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Cameron Melvyn Day
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With three years of checkers under their belt, my sons are now learning to play CHESS, a game played on the same board, but with different players and complexities of moves.

1 FROM CHECKERS TO CHESS Same board, different players Three years ago, I titled my article in this publication, Jump to the Next Generation. It featured an analogy between the game of CHECKERS, enjoyed years ago by my grandfather and now my two oldest sons, and the next generation of high yielding hybrids, the 22 series. With three years of checkers under their belt, my sons are now learning to play CHESS, a game played on the same board, but with different players and complexities of moves. The seed business and farming have taken a similar course over the past three years. Many of us are playing in the same fields, but the players we use and the complexities of moves we make have changed. There has been a power shift. More power is being delivered through the seed today and that is good news for you, the farmer, and for us, the seed company. While we once delivered yield and agronomic qualities through the seed, we can now solve crop protection problems as well. The use of genetic enhancements along with seed-applied treatments and coatings are our new players. The latest examples are the Gard Rootworm event, Poncho 1250 seedapplied insecticide and the new Gard Plus event with corn borer and rootworm control. All of these products put the power of convenient, effective, time-saving rootworm control into your hands. Our new Sure Gro 130 Profit Pack is another convenient, effective, time-saving player to help solve problems in your soybean fields. More uniform stands, less need for replanting, having the right amount of seed to finish the field, freedom to choose the right variety regardless of seed size, and having the opportunity to reduce seeding rates without fear of poor emergence are all powerful new moves afforded by this new player. As we look to 2004, we thank you for your commitment to the playing field of agriculture. We are committed to providing you the most powerful combination of players, backed by timely service and support to help you win the game of profitability on your farm. Sincerely, Scott Beck Vice President

3 2003 PRACTICAL FARM RESEARCH PLOTS Organic D=Alfalfa C=Beans B=Wheat A=Corn 276 th Street Field K South Field K North 15" Show Plot and Glyphosate Comparison No-Till Stress D C B A Beans, Lime Lime II Corn pumpkins H Advanced Beans No-Till Advanced Hybrids Conv. 300 Bu. Twin Rows 3YC H2 Treated vs. Untreated Row width population study on beans Bu. Ultra High Pop 2YC H4 Advanced Hybrids No-Till Advanced Beans Conv. 300 Bu. Normal Pop 2YC H1 Agroculture N program Zone-Till (CAC) Twin Row Beans H5 Bt E 5 Corn No-Till E1 E 6 E 7 E2 Soybean Row Width Study Corn Conv. Corn Conv. E 8 Corn No-Till E 9 Beans No-Till PARKING LOT TRUCK STORAGE E3 Corn Treatments E 10 Beans Conv. SHOP FERTILIZER PLANT E 12 Beans Conv. GRAIN CENTER E 13 Beans No-Till GREENHOUSE GREENHOUSE Plant D1 FaSTart Corn F1 Cyst Protection RESEARCH DEV. CENTER TOWER D2 Herb. Sens PARKING LOT Office BULK STORAGE COB STORAGE D3 F2 F3 Seed Treatments Traditional, Biological, Inoculants and Insecticide LOADING DOCK WAREHOUSE WAREHOUSE WAREHOUSE WAREHOUSE WAREHOUSE BULK STORAGE Corn Population SEED CORN DRYER Twin Row Pop D4 Beans AER D4E N6 N7 N8 HES QTP Silage A1 N2 Corn WAREHOUSE WAREHOUSE YG Plus D5 N3 15" Row Beans A2 Beans Office Corn Plot BioPlus 682 on 15" beans A3 Twin Rows Alfalfa A7 EPC/D.O.P. Corn A8 Rootworm Control YGRW, SAI, Granular D6 Rootworm Hybrid Comparison N4 D.O.P. A6 Nitrogen Rates and T-22 A5W A4 SG vs. UT Soybeans 15" row No-Till Field C Beans, 68 Varieties A5E Wheat Nitrogen Rate and Double Crop Soybeans 300-5N 7½" Corn Rows 300-5S Rootworm Hybrid Comparison BECK'S HYBRIDS 6767 E. 276th Street Atlanta, IN YES-BECK Grain harvested from products that bear this mark is fully approved for food and feed use in the United States and Japan, but is not approved in the European Union. You must nd a market for this crop that will not ship this grain or its processed products to Europe. Appropriate markets for this grain include: domestic feed use or grain handlers that speci cally agree to accept this grain and handle it appropriately. For more information on your grain market options, go to the American Seed Trade Association s website at or call your seed supplier. Know Before You Grow SM, an information service provided by National Corn Growers Association at Growers should refer to Monsanto s Technology Use Guide for information on crop stewardship regarding the potential movement of pollen to neighboring crops. ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTIONS. For more information call Know Before You Grow SM is a service mark of National Corn Growers Association. Gard,Roundup Ready and Roundup Ready WeatherMax are registered trademarks of, and used under license from Monsanto Technology, LLC. STS is a registered trademark of Dupont. CLEARFIELD and Lightning herbicides are trademarks of BASF. LibertyLink is a trademark of Bayer. FaSTart and Sure Gro are trademarks of Beck s Hybrids.

4 2004 PFR Atlanta Plot Field K NW Corn Seed Trt. 160' 270' 150' Organic D=Alfalfa C=Wheat B=Corn A=Beans Planting Speed Field K South NT Beans th 440' D C B A Wheat Beans 7½" Corn D.O.P. Beans May 18, 2004 Field K NE Nitrogen Rate Study H2 190' 300' H3 Advanced Corn NT 80' Cont. Corn Starter fert/ Micro Nutri. Study 80' Advanced Beans (conv) 50' 30" Rows H1 15" Row vs. 30" Row Pop Study No-Till 180' H5 H4 Advanced Beans NT 2 Reps 160' 160' 80' 60' Advanced Corn (conv) 15" Rows on HP Soil Conv Till Pop Study 4YC 1YB 1YB 1YC E 5 E1 E2 Twin Row vs. 30" Row 285' Population Study E 6 305' Twin Row vs. 30" Row Hybrid Comparison No-Till Cont. Corn Cont. Corn Conv. E 7 Beans Conv. 270' E 8 Beans No-Till E 9 Truck Shed E3 7½", 15", 30" Beans Corn No-Till 180' E 10 Corn Conv. PARKING LOT 140' FERTILIZER PLANT E 12 Cont. Beans Conv. Shop GRAIN CENTER E 13 Cont. Beans No-Till 80' 80' 80' 80' 80' 80' 80' 80' GREENHOUSE GREENHOUSE Plant D1 SG vs. UT No-Till 5 varieties F1 Corn Trt. RESEARCH DEV. CENTER TOWER D2 F2 PARKING LOT Office BULK STORAGE COB STORAGE D3 Glyphosate and Soybean Seed Treatments (Trad., Biolog., Inoc., Insect.,) Herb. Sens. F3 LOADING DOCK WAREHOUSE WAREHOUSE WAREHOUSE BULK STORAGE SEED CORN DRYER Corn Pop. WAREHOUSE WAREHOUSE D4 AER NutriDense N6 N7 N8 15" Drilled Beans Fungicide/Insect. 180' 180' 140' N2 EPC/D.O.P. N3 QTP N4 Silage 120' 210' 175' A1 Beans WAREHOUSE WAREHOUSE A2 A3 Trait Showcase & EPC Corn Alfalfa A7 RW/SAI Granular/UT 4 hybrids Office Corn Plot Wheat D5 90 # N 110 # N 140 # N Headline # N A8 Longterm RR vs Trad. Systems (Beans '04) D6 140' 240' RW & YG Plus vs ISO line 280' 350' 160' A6 Apr. 13 Apr. 30 May ' A5W A4 Nitrogen Form and Timing Study on RR Corn Sure Gro Profit Pack Challenge 4 Untreated vs 4 Sure Gro at 10% less rate Wheat Corn Beans Field C A5E Herbicide Systems (RR, Bt1, CL) 240' 450' Arcadia Plots 160' 80' 160' Beans 480' 160' 440' 680' 300-5S Pumpkins Additional Plots- Beans Additional Plots- Corn Wheat 480' US 31- NoTill Hoch Pickett- Organic Pickett- Organic Corn 480' 80'

46 GoldRush Alfalfa "Breakthrough Forage Technology" Key Features: A high yielding, persistent variety that carries the StandFast TM Alfalfa Technology traits for faster recovery after harvest and

0 fall dormancy plants selected for superior yield, persistence and forage quality. Fall Dormancy Rating Winter Hardiness Rating 4.0 FD 1 FD 2 FD 3 FD 4 FD 5 FD 6 FD 7 FD 8 FD 9 FD 10 2.

5 46 GoldRush Alfalfa "Breakthrough Forage Technology" Key Features: A high yielding, persistent variety that carries the StandFast TM Alfalfa Technology traits for faster recovery after harvest and improved standability through the bud stage. Genetic Background: A synthetic variety developed from crossing European germplasm screened for US adaptability onto elite 4.0 fall dormancy plants selected for superior yield, persistence and forage quality. Fall Dormancy Rating Winter Hardiness Rating 4.0 FD 1 FD 2 FD 3 FD 4 FD 5 FD 6 FD 7 FD 8 FD 9 FD WHI1 WHI2 WHI3 WHI4 WHI5 WHI6 Recovery After Harvest Rating Slow Fast Forage Quality Entry Tons/Acre CP RUP NDFD RFQ Milk/Ton Milk/Acre GoldRush Wintergold Magnum V V T WL 325HQ Beck s will continue to offer our top-selling Wintergold alfalfa as well as our Leaf Guard brand (leafhopper tolerant) alfalfa. We also offer a full line of superior forage products including our Ultimate Hay & Pasture Mix, Horse Mix and All Grass Mix in addition to a variety of grass and legume seeds.

6 6 CORN SUMMARY Multi-Year Comparisons of Various Hybrids (Includes Farmer Plots, BECK'S Research, and University Data) Dollar advantage per acre is calculated using $2.00/bu. pricing and drying costs of $0.02 per point of moisture per bushel. BECK 5166 Comparisons BECK 5366 Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A % Moist. $/Acre Adv. Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A % Moist. $/Acre Adv BECK $ BECK $0.44 BECK BECK BECK $ BECK $3.17 BECK BECK BECK $ BECK $4.77 BECK 5283Bt BECK 5483Bt BECK $ BECK $4.89 BECK BECK BECK $ BECK $5.38 BECK BECK BECK $ BECK $6.85 AgriGold BECK BECK $ BECK $8.21 Dekalb C BECK BECK $ BECK $13.97 Dekalb C BECK BECK $ BECK $6.19 Garst 8484BtIT Dekalb C BECK $ BECK $5.77 Pioneer 33D Pioneer 33D BECK $ BECK $16.38 Pioneer 33G Pioneer 33G BECK $ BECK $9.39 Pioneer 33J Pioneer 33J BECK $ BECK $0.00 Pioneer 33P Pioneer 34B BECK $ BECK $20.72 Pioneer 34B Pioneer 34B BECK $ BECK $0.71 Pioneer 34M Pioneer 34H BECK $ BECK $0.82 Pioneer 35Y Pioneer 34N

7 CORN SUMMARY (continued) 7 BECK 5322 Comparisons BECK 5422 Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A % Moist. $/Acre Adv. Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A % Moist. $/Acre Adv BECK $ BECK $3.34 BECK 5283Bt BECK 5125CB BECK $ BECK $27.75 BECK BECK BECK $ BECK $0.28 BECK BECK BECK $ BECK $8.07 BECK 5399CBRR BECK BECK $ BECK $3.24 BECK BECK 5737CL BECK $ BECK $11.51 BECK BECK BECK $ BECK $22.59 AgriGold AgriGold BECK $ BECK $20.86 Asgrow RX Asgrow RX BECK $ BECK $7.51 Dekalb C Dekalb C BECK $ BECK $2.89 Dekalb C Dekalb C BECK $ BECK $4.58 Pioneer 33D Pioneer 33D BECK $ BECK $11.68 Pioneer 33J Pioneer 33G BECK $ BECK $8.79 Pioneer 33P Pioneer 33J BECK $ BECK $3.31 Pioneer 34B Pioneer 34B BECK $ BECK $0.54 Pioneer 34B Pioneer 34H BECK $ BECK $0.01 Pioneer 34M Pioneer 34N BECK $ BECK $3.17 Pioneer 34M Pioneer 34N

8 8 CORN SUMMARY (continued) BECK 5012 Comparisons BECK 5229 Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A % Moist. $/Acre Adv. Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A % Moist. $/Acre Adv BECK $ BECK $12.39 BECK BECK 5229RW BECK $ BECK $5.37 BECK BECK BECK $ BECK $1.51 BECK 5283Bt BECK 5483Bt BECK $ BECK $4.07 BECK 5339CBCL BECK BECK $ BECK $6.51 BECK Pioneer 33G BECK $ BECK $10.83 Pioneer 34B Pioneer 33J BECK $ BECK $1.43 Pioneer 34H Pioneer 33P BECK $ BECK $23.59 Pioneer 34M Pioneer 36B BECK 5538 Comparisons BECK 5959 Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A % Moist. $/Acre Adv. Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A % Moist. $/Acre Adv BECK $ BECK $7.67 BECK BECK 5339CBCL BECK $ BECK $5.70 AgriGold BECK 5483Bt BECK $ BECK $1.54 Asgrow RX781RRYG BECK 5737CL BECK $ BECK $1.64 Dekalb C BECK BECK $ BECK $4.74 Pioneer 33P BECK BECK $ BECK $0.79 Pioneer 34B Pioneer 33D BECK $ BECK $9.03 Pioneer 34H Pioneer 34M

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10 CORN SUMMARY (continued) 9 BECK 5727 Comparisons BECK 5727CB Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A % Moist. $/Acre Adv. Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A % Moist. $/Acre Adv BECK $ BECK 5727CB $8.39 BECK BECK 5422Bt BECK $ BECK 5727CB $15.19 BECK 5727RW BECK 5483Bt BECK $ BECK 5727CB $7.49 BECK 5727wx BECK BECK $ BECK 5727CB $5.01 BECK BECK BECK $ BECK 5727CB $16.12 BECK Pioneer 33D BECK $ BECK 5727CB $13.07 Pioneer 32W Pioneer 33J BECK $ BECK 5727CB $0.33 Pioneer 33J Pioneer 34H BECK $ BECK 5727CB $7.07 Pioneer 34N Pioneer 34M BECK 5827 Comparisons BECK 6197 Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A % Moist. $/Acre Adv. Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A % Moist. $/Acre Adv BECK $ BECK $18.57 BECK 5339CBCL BECK 6262CB BECK $ BECK $20.50 BECK 5483Bt BECK 6464CL BECK $ BECK $3.90 BECK BECK BECK $ BECK $5.41 BECK Asgrow RX BECK $ BECK $2.78 Pioneer 34H Dekalb C BECK $ BECK $6.85 Pioneer 34M GldHarv H-9247Bt BECK $ BECK $4.03 Pioneer 34N Pioneer 33G

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12 10 CORN SUMMARY (continued) BECK 5125CB Comparisons BECK 5283Bt 1 Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A % Moist. $/Acre Adv. Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A % Moist. $/Acre Adv BECK 5125CB $ BECK 5283Bt $21.33 BECK BECK 5422CBCL BECK 5125CB $ BECK 5283Bt $5.50 BECK BECK 5483Bt BECK 5125CB $ BECK 5283Bt $6.26 BECK 5283Bt AgriGold BECK 5125CB $ BECK 5283Bt $27.66 BECK 5339CBCL Garst 8484BtIT BECK 5125CB $ BECK 5283Bt $14.93 BECK 5483Bt Pioneer 33J BECK 5125CB $ BECK 5283Bt $11.79 Pioneer 33G Pioneer 34B BECK 5125CB $ BECK 5283Bt $0.28 Pioneer 34B Pioneer 34N BECK 5125CB $ BECK 5283Bt $10.28 Pioneer 34M Pioneer 36B BECK 5322CB Comparisons BECK 5339CBCL Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A % Moist. $/Acre Adv. Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A % Moist. $/Acre Adv BECK 5322CB $ BECK 5339CBCL $1.28 BECK 5125CB BECK BECK 5322CB $ BECK 5339CBCL $10.72 BECK 5283Bt BECK 5454CL BECK 5322CB $ BECK 5339CBCL $1.40 BECK BECK 5483Bt BECK 5322CB $ BECK 5339CBCL $1.55 BECK 5483Bt Pioneer 33J BECK 5322CB $ BECK 5339CBCL $9.00 AgriGold Pioneer 33P BECK 5322CB $ BECK 5339CBCL $6.84 Dekalb C Pioneer 34M BECK 5322CB $ BECK 5339CBCL $1.38 Pioneer 33J Pioneer 34N

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14 CORN SUMMARY (continued) 11 BECK 5422CBCL Comparisons BECK 5483Bt 1 Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A % Moist. $/Acre Adv. Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A % Moist. $/Acre Adv. 1 9 BECK 5422CBCL $ BECK 5483Bt $1.64 BECK 5339CBCL BECK 5422CBCL BECK 5422CBCL $ BECK 5483Bt $9.36 BECK BECK 5454CL BECK 5422CBCL $ BECK 5483Bt $11.66 BECK 5422Bt BECK 6262CB BECK 5422CBCL $ BECK 5483Bt $25.33 BECK BECK 6599CBRR BECK 5422CBCL $ BECK 5483Bt $10.14 BECK 5727CB BECK BECK 5422CBCL $ BECK 5483Bt $27.24 BECK Asgrow RX BECK 5422CBCL $ BECK 5483Bt $8.03 BECK 6262CB Pioneer 33G BECK 5422CBCL $ BECK 5483Bt $10.50 BECK 6599CBRR Pioneer 33J BECK 7538Bt 1 Comparisons BECK 7997CB Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A % Moist. $/Acre Adv. Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A % Moist. $/Acre Adv BECK 7538Bt $ BECK 7997CB $26.15 BECK BECK 6262CB BECK 7538Bt $ BECK 7997CB $26.96 BECK BECK BECK 7538Bt $ BECK 7997CB $9.37 BECK BECK 7997CL BECK 7538Bt $ BECK 7997CB $7.30 BECK Dekalb C BECK 7538Bt $ BECK 7997CB $16.84 BECK Pioneer 31G BECK 7538Bt $ BECK 7997CB $22.14 Pioneer 33J Pioneer 33J BECK 7538Bt $ BECK 7997CB $4.16 Pioneer 34M Pioneer 33P

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16 12 CORN SUMMARY (continued) BECK 5012RW Comparisons BECK 5166RW Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A % Moist. $/Acre Adv. Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A % Moist. $/Acre Adv. 1 8 BECK 5012RW $ BECK 5166RW $11.83 BECK BECK 5012RW BECK 5012RW $ BECK 5166RW $7.15 BECK 5229RW BECK BECK 5012RW $ BECK 5166RW $1.62 BECK 5283Bt BECK 5166 Cruiser BECK 5012RW $ BECK 5166RW $5.66 BECK BECK 5166 Prescribe BECK 5012RW $ BECK 5166RW $4.91 BECK 5422RW BECK 5229RW BECK 5012RW $ BECK 5166RW $7.12 BECK 5483Bt BECK 5283Bt BECK 5012RW $ BECK 5166RW $5.98 BECK BECK BECK 5012RW $ BECK 5166RW $10.32 BECK 5727RW BECK 5483Bt BECK 5322RW Comparisons BECK 5422RW Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A % Moist. $/Acre Adv. Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A % Moist. $/Acre Adv BECK 5322RW $ BECK 5422RW $1.74 BECK BECK 5166RW BECK 5322RW $ BECK 5422RW $5.75 BECK 5166RW BECK BECK 5322RW $ BECK 5422RW $4.26 BECK 5283Bt BECK 5322RW BECK 5322RW $ BECK 5422RW $10.11 BECK BECK BECK 5322RW $ BECK 5422RW $18.78 BECK 5483Bt BECK BECK 5322RW $ BECK 5422RW $5.31 BECK BECK 5422CBCL BECK 5322RW $ BECK 5422RW $27.92 BECK 5727RW BECK 5727RW

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18 CORN SUMMARY (continued) 13 BECK 5454CL Comparisons BECK 5737CL Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A % Moist. $/Acre Adv. Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A % Moist. $/Acre Adv BECK 5454CL $ BECK 5737CL $7.37 BECK 5229CL BECK 5454CL BECK 5454CL $ BECK 5737CL $0.38 BECK BECK BECK 5454CL $ BECK 5737CL $3.29 BECK 6262CB BECK BECK 5454CL $ BECK 5737CL $16.30 BECK 6464CL BECK 7997CL BECK 5454CL $ BECK 5737CL $19.74 BECK Dekalb C BECK 5454CL $ BECK 5737CL $13.74 BECK 7997CL Pioneer 33J BECK 5454CL $ BECK 5737CL $12.70 Pioneer 33J Pioneer 34B BECK 5454CL $ BECK 5737CL $5.44 Pioneer 33P Pioneer 34N BECK 6599CBRR Comparisons BECK 7997CL Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A % Moist. $/Acre Adv. Yrs Plots Brand-Hybrid Bu/A % Moist. $/Acre Adv. 1 4 BECK 6599CBRR $ BECK 7997CL $2.62 BECK BECK BECK 6599CBRR $ BECK 7997CL $8.40 BECK BECK 6464CL BECK 6599CBRR $ BECK 7997CL $0.11 BECK BECK BECK 6599CBRR $ BECK 7997CL $11.59 BECK BECK BECK 6599CBRR $ BECK 7997CL $0.65 BECK 5737CL Dekalb C BECK 6599CBRR $ BECK 7997CL $1.16 BECK 6464CL Pioneer 33G BECK 6599CBRR $ BECK 7997CL $8.02 BECK 7997CB Pioneer 34N

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20 14 ROUNDUP READY SOYBEAN SUMMARY Multi-Year Comparisons of Various Varieties (Includes Farmer Plots, BECK'S Research, and University Data) BECK 323RR Comparisons BECK 336NRR Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Variety Bu/A Difference in Yrs Plots Brand-Variety Bu/A Difference in BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR BECK 306NRR 51.7 BECK 295NRR BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR BECK 336NRR 55.4 BECK 306NRR BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR Asgrow BECK 365CRR BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR Asgrow Asgrow BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR Asgrow Asgrow BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR Asgrow Asgrow BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR Asgrow Asgrow BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR Asgrow Asgrow BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR Dekalb B Asgrow BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR Dekalb B Dekalb B BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR Dekalb B Dekalb B BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR Pioneer 93B Dekalb B BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR Pioneer 93B Pioneer 92B BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR Pioneer 93B Pioneer 93B BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR Pioneer 93B Pioneer 93B BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR Pioneer 93B Pioneer 93B BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR Pioneer 93B Pioneer 93B

21 ROUNDUP READY (continued) 15 BECK 367NRR Comparisons BECK 375NRR Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Variety Bu/A Difference in Yrs Plots Brand-Variety Bu/A Difference in BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 323RR 56.7 BECK 323RR BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 355RR 54.1 BECK 367NRR BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR Asgrow BECK 417NRR BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR Asgrow Asgrow BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR Asgrow Asgrow BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR Asgrow Asgrow BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR Asgrow Asgrow BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR Asgrow Asgrow BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR Dekalb B Asgrow BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR Dekalb B Asgrow BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR Pioneer 93B Dekalb B BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR Pioneer 93B Dekalb B BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR Pioneer 93B Dekalb B BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR Pioneer 93B Pioneer 93B BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR Pioneer 93B Pioneer 93B BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR Pioneer 93B Pioneer 93B BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR Pioneer 93B Pioneer 93B

22 16 ROUNDUP READY (continued) BECK 283RR Comparisons BECK 292RR Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Variety Bu/A Difference in Yrs Plots Brand-Variety Bu/A Difference in 3 36 BECK 283RR BECK 292RR BECK 222RR 47.5 BECK 245RR BECK 283RR BECK 292RR BECK 245RR 45.3 BECK 264RR BECK 283RR BECK 292RR BECK 264RR 50.7 BECK 266NRR BECK 283RR BECK 292RR BECK 292RR 44.2 BECK 299N BECK 283RR BECK 292RR BECK 295NRR 53.3 Asgrow BECK 283RR BECK 292RR Asgrow Dekalb B BECK 283RR BECK 292RR Dekalb B Dekalb B BECK 283RR BECK 292RR Pioneer 92B Pioneer 92B BECK 295NRR Comparisons BECK 355RR Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Variety Bu/A Difference in Yrs Plots Brand-Variety Bu/A Difference in 3 37 BECK 295NRR BECK 355RR Asgrow BECK 336NRR BECK 295NRR BECK 355RR Asgrow Asgrow BECK 295NRR BECK 355RR Asgrow Asgrow BECK 295NRR BECK 355RR Dekalb B Asgrow BECK 295NRR BECK 355RR Dekalb B Dekalb B BECK 295NRR BECK 355RR Pioneer 92B Dekalb B BECK 295NRR BECK 355RR Pioneer 93B Pioneer 93B BECK 295NRR BECK 355RR Pioneer 93B Pioneer 93B

23 ROUNDUP READY (continued) 17 BECK 387NRR Comparisons BECK 405NRR Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Variety Bu/A Difference in Yrs Plots Brand-Variety Bu/A Difference in BECK 387NRR BECK 405NRR BECK 323RR 54.9 BECK 375NRR BECK 387NRR BECK 405NRR Asgrow BECK 417NRR BECK 387NRR BECK 405NRR Asgrow Asgrow BECK 387NRR BECK 405NRR Asgrow Asgrow BECK 387NRR BECK 405NRR Asgrow Asgrow BECK 387NRR BECK 405NRR Dekalb B Dekalb B BECK 387NRR BECK 405NRR Pioneer 93B Pioneer 93B BECK 387NRR BECK 405NRR Pioneer 93B Pioneer 94B BECK 417NRR Comparisons BECK 437NRR Comparisons Yrs Plots Brand-Variety Bu/A Difference in Yrs Plots Brand-Variety Bu/A Difference in BECK 417NRR BECK 437NRR BECK 387NRR 54.7 BECK 417NRR BECK 417NRR BECK 437NRR Asgrow BECK BECK 417NRR BECK 437NRR Asgrow BECK 476NRR BECK 417NRR BECK 437NRR Asgrow Asgrow BECK 417NRR BECK 437NRR Dekalb B Asgrow BECK 417NRR BECK 437NRR Pioneer 93B Asgrow BECK 417NRR BECK 437NRR Pioneer 93B Dekalb B BECK 417NRR BECK 437NRR Pioneer 94B Pioneer 94B

18 BECK'S Corn Plot - Office - 2003 RAINFALL Location: East of Office Previous Crop: Soybeans April 1.5 in. Planted: April 18, 2003 Tillage: S-tine / Fall Manure Injected May 7.7 in.

24 18 BECK'S Corn Plot - Office RAINFALL Location: East of Office Previous Crop: Soybeans April 1.5 in. Planted: April 18, 2003 Tillage: S-tine / Fall Manure Injected May 7.7 in. Harvested: September 26, 2003 Herbicide: PPI: 2.25 qts. Bicep II Magnum June 2.0 in. Rows: Three 30 rows 1 qt. Princep July 10.4 in. Population: 28,791 seeds/a. Insecticide: Aztec August 5.2 in. Soil Type: Brookston Total 26.8 in. Rank Broken Stalks Yr. Average* Brand-Hybrid Harvested Population 1 BECK 5399CBRR 31, BECK 6599CBRR 27, BECK , BECK 5125CB 29, BECK 5322CB 29, BECK 5322RW 26, BECK 7538Bt 1 29, BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK 5483Bt 1 30, BECK 5737CL 29, BECK 5166RW 27, BECK , BECK 5166wx 29, BECK 5454CL 28, BECK 7997CB 29, BECK 5339CBCL 33, BECK 5283Bt 1 28, BECK , AVERAGE 29, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Beck s four day Pre- Harvest Field Show attracted around 7,000 people in 2002 and In addition to looking at the latest seed products, farmers acquire useful agronomic information on the tours offered by Beck s trained specialists. In 2003, Beck s offered over a dozen different tours, including tours through the harvest operations, seed conditioning tower, office, and the new greenhouse facility.

25 BECK'S Corn Plot - Atlanta RAINFALL Location: SR 19 West of Atlanta Previous Crop: Wheat April 1.5 in. Planted: April 18, 2003 Tillage: S-tine May 7.7 in. Harvested: September 18, 2003 Herbicide: PPI: 2.25 qts. Bicep II Magnum June 2.0 in. Rows: Four 30 rows 1 qt. Princep July 10.4 in. Population: 29,858 seeds/a. Insecticide: Aztec August 5.2 in. Soil Type: Brookston Total 26.8 in. Rank Broken Stalks Yr. Average* Brand-Hybrid Harvested Population 1 BECK , BECK 5322RW 28, BECK , BECK 5322CB 28, BECK EX , BECK EX , BECK EX , BECK , BECK , BECK 7538Bt 1 30, BECK EX , BECK , BECK 7997CB 29, BECK , BECK EX , BECK 5166RW 30, BECK 5339CBCL 30, BECK , BECK 5283Bt 1 29, BECK , BECK 5727CB 27, BECK , BECK EX , BECK EX , AVERAGE 28, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Insect Resistance Management and Product Stewardship Growers of Gard Corn Borer (Bt 1 and CB) are required to plant a non-bt corn refuge representing at least 20% of their total corn acres within ½ mile of each Bt corn field. The refuge can be treated with a non-bt insecticide if pest pressure exceeds the economic threshold. The refuge can be planted as a border, block, strip, or as a separate field. LibertyLink hybrids are designed for use with Liberty herbicide. Beck s LibertyLink hybrids are cleared for all domestic and foreign use and consumption. Farmers using Liberty herbicide on Bt 1 corn hybrids typically use LibertyLink hybrids in their refuge acres to maintain the same herbicide program throughout the field.

20 BECK'S Corn Plot - Arcadia - 2003 RAINFALL Location: ½ mile West of Arcadia Previous Crop: Wheat April 1.5 in. Planted: April 18, 2003 Tillage: S-tine May 7.7 in.

26 20 BECK'S Corn Plot - Arcadia RAINFALL Location: ½ mile West of Arcadia Previous Crop: Wheat April 1.5 in. Planted: April 18, 2003 Tillage: S-tine May 7.7 in. Harvested: September 18, 2003 Herbicide: PPI: 2.25 qts. Bicep II Magnum June 2.0 in. Rows: Four 30 rows 1.0 qt. Princep July 10.4 in. Population: 29,858 seeds/a. Insecticide: Aztec August 5.2 in. Soil Type: Crosby & Miami Total 26.8 in. Rank Broken Stalks Yr. Average* Brand-Hybrid Harvested Population 1 BECK 7538Bt 1 28, BECK EX , BECK , BECK , BECK 5166RW 31, BECK 5727CB 31, BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK EX , BECK , BECK , BECK EX , BECK , BECK , BECK 5322CB 30, BECK 5322RW 30, BECK EX , BECK 7997CB 29, BECK 5283Bt 1 30, BECK EX , BECK EX , BECK EX , BECK 5339CBCL 32, AVERAGE 30, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Beck s Research Team Left to right: Kevin Cavanaugh, Ph.D., Kyle Smith, Roger Levy, Ph.D., Brad Henderson, Beth Anderson, John Hunt, Dave Booher, Ben Orebaugh, Doug Clouser Not pictured: Toby Ripberger

27 BECK'S Advanced Hybrid Corn Plot in HP and MP Soils Location: 300-3,4 N. (HP Soil) Previous Crop: Soybeans RAINFALL H4 (MP Soil) Tillage: HP Soil S-tine April 1.5 in. Planted: April 23, 2003 MP Soil No-Till May 7.7 in. Harvested: September 29, 2003 Herbicide: 2.25 qt. Bicep II Magnum June 2.0 in. Rows: Four 30 rows 1.0 qt. Princep July 10.4 in. Population: 30,000 seeds/a. Insecticide: Aztec August 5.2 in. Total 26.8 in. Purpose: This study shows how our most popular hybrids as well as some leading experimental hybrids perform in HP (Highly Productive) and MP (Medium Productive) soil types Average Bu./A. 21 Bu./A. Advantage In HP Soil Brand-Hybrid Soil Type Harvested Population Lodging BECK 5366 HP 30, BECK 5366 MP 24, BECK EX 0369 HP 27, BECK EX 0369 MP 27, BECK EX 0368 HP 31, BECK EX 0368 MP 23, BECK EX 0362 HP 29, BECK EX 0362 MP 25, BECK 6197 HP 28, BECK 6197 MP 27, BECK EX 0374 HP 31, BECK EX 0374 MP 28, BECK 5827 HP 32, BECK 5827 MP 24, BECK EX 0322 HP 32, BECK EX 0322 MP 27, BECK EX 0356 HP 33, BECK EX 0356 MP 25, BECK 5538 HP 30, BECK 5538 MP 25, BECK 5959 HP 29, BECK 5959 MP 26, BECK 5166 HP 30, BECK 5166 MP 28, BECK 5322 HP 29, BECK 5322 MP 29, BECK EX 0254 HP 28, BECK EX 0254 MP 31, BECK EX 0365 HP 31, BECK EX 0365 MP 28, BECK 5727 HP 30, BECK 5727 MP 26, BECK EX 0373 HP 29, BECK EX 0373 MP 26, BECK 5422 HP 31, BECK 5422 MP 26, HP Soil Average 30, MP Soil Average 27, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. **Note: Some experimentals were omitted due to limited space on this page. Summary: > 14.9 Bu./A. Difference** (includes hybrids not published in this report) In 1999, under extremely dry conditions, the difference between the two soil types was over 63 Bu./A. on average, with every hybrid showing an advantage in the HP soil. In 2000, when rainfall was more prevalent, only 21.4 Bu./A. separated the two soil types, and two experimental hybrids showed advantages in the MP soil. In 2001, we suffered a short dry period during late July early August but had ample rainfall in late August. Consequently, we saw a 35.4 Bu./A. average advantage for all hybrids in the HP soil. This year s abundant rainfall led to the smallest difference between soil types with only 14.9 bushels per acre on average separating the yields in the HP soil from those in the MP soil.

28 22 BECK'S Early Plant Corn Technology and Planting Date Study RAINFALL Location: A7 plot Previous Crop: Corn April 1.5 in. Harvested: September 29, 2003 Tillage: Plow / S-tine May 7.7 in. Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: 2.25 qts. Bicep II Magnum June 2.0 in. Population: 29,000 31,000 seeds/a. Insecticide: Aztec July 10.4 in. August 5.2 in. Note: All hybrids treated with FaSTart in this study Total 26.8 in. Purpose: We know from our Practical Farm Research that earlier planted corn generally has greater yield potential than corn planted late. One trend that we are seeing in agriculture is that the average farm size continues to get larger. As farm size increases, it becomes a challenge to plant all acres in a timely manner. Beck s and Landec Ag are working together to bring Beck s customers the latest in seed coating technology, Intellicoat Early Plant. This polymer technology controls the germination of seed and provides protection from chilling injury in harsh early soil environments to enable early planting even in cold conditions. Intellicoat Early Plant technology enables farmers to take advantage of suitable field working days that occur two to three weeks prior to traditional planting dates. With Early Plant corn technology, farmers are offered the opportunity of planting a portion of their fields early when the potential for high yields is greater. Planting Date Brand-Hybrid Harvested Population Broken Stalks Mar. 27 BECK 5322 Early Plant 29, Mar. 27 BECK 5422 Early Plant 29, Mar. 27 BECK 5727 Early Plant 28, AVERAGE 29, Mar. 27 BECK , Mar. 27 BECK , Mar. 27 BECK , AVERAGE 29, Apr. 4 BECK 5322 Early Plant 28, Apr. 4 BECK 5727 Early Plant 26, AVERAGE 27, Apr. 4 BECK , Apr. 4 BECK , AVERAGE 30, Apr. 16 BECK , Apr. 16 BECK , AVERAGE 28, May 6 BECK , May 6 BECK , AVERAGE 29, May 17 BECK , May 17 BECK , AVERAGE 30, May 30 BECK , May 30 BECK , AVERAGE 29, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture.

29 Summary: BECK'S Early Plant Corn Technology and Planting Date Study - (continued) Our long-term average has shown that early April is the highest yielding time to plant corn. s gradually decline after late April. In 2003, the early April planted corn had greater yields than later planting dates. Corn treated with Intellicoat Early Plant technology out performed non-coated corn (planted on the same date) by 16.4 bushels per acre. Corn planted on April 4 th did not show an advantage with Early Plant coating this year, but the early April planting did show an advantage last year. Farmers can realize the greatest advantage for Early Plant technology by comparing Early Plant yields to yields on later planting dates. This is the real time saving exchange that the farmer is making by using Early Plant technology. In our test, the yield advantage was over 67 bushels per acre for using Early Plant technology in late March compared to our mid to late May plantings. Early Plant technology is an additional $35 dollars per unit. If market corn price is $2.25 per bushel then 5-6 bushels of added yield will pay for the technology. The best planting time for the Early Plant corn is 2-3 weeks before the normal planting date for your area. We think late March is the right time to plant in Central Indiana to get the full benefits of this technology. Intellicoat, Early Plant, and Landec are registered trademarks of Landec Corporation. 23 BECK'S FaSTart Seed-Applied Insecticide Study RAINFALL Location: D1 plot Previous Crop: Soybeans April 1.5 in. Planted: April 12, 2003 Tillage: S-tine after fall injected May 7.7 in. Harvested: September 18, 2003 hog manure June 2.0 in. Rows: Four 30 rows Herbicide: 2.25 qt/princep July 10.4 in. Replications: Two (averaged) 1 qt w/ 18 gal/ac August 5.2 in. Population: 31,295 seeds/a. Total 26.8 in. Purpose: In 2001, Beck s introduced the FaSTart seed treatment brand to promote seed and seedling protection from early season insect pests like wireworms, seed corn maggots, and flea beetles up to the one leaf stage. This study compares two hybrids with and without Beck s FaSTart seed applied insecticide. All three products, Gaucho, Cruiser, and Poncho 250 were tested under the FaSTart brand. FaSTart Hybrid Harvested Population Lodging Advantage Bu./A. BECK , BECK 5166 w/ FaSTart 31, BECK , BECK 5727 w/ FaSTart 30, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Summary: All three products tested under the FaSTart brand provided higher yields compared to seed without FaSTart treatment. On average they yielded 6.3 bushels per acre more than seed without FaSTart. Over 70% (47/65) of the hybrids listed on our Purchase Guide come standard with the additional value of FaSTart seed-applied insecticide as part of the product package.

30 24 BECK'S Corn Rootworm Control Study RAINFALL Location: A8 plot Previous Crop: Corn April 1.5 in. Planted: April 15, 2003 Tillage: Plow / S-tine (Twice) May 7.7 in. Harvested: October 1, 2003 Herbicide: 2.25 qts. Bicep II Magnum June 2.0 in. Population: 28,800 seeds/a. Insecticide: Various July 10.4 in. Rows: Four 30 rows August 5.2 in. Total 23.4 in. Purpose: This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of Monsanto rootworm transgenic event (MON 863) along with five insecticide treatments. The insecticide treatments included both seed applied insecticides and granular insecticides. Brand-Hybrid Treatment Harvested Population Broken Stalks BECK 5727 Poncho , BECK 5166 Poncho , AVERAGE 29, BECK 5727 Cruiser (High Rate) 29, BECK 5166 Cruiser (High Rate) 27, AVERAGE 28, BECK 5727RW Gard Rootworm 26, BECK 5166RW Gard Rootworm 29, AVERAGE 28, BECK 5727 Aztec 29, BECK 5166 Aztec 27, AVERAGE 28, BECK 5727 Force 28, BECK 5166 Force 30, AVERAGE 29, BECK 5727 Lorsban 29, BECK 5166 Lorsban 29, AVERAGE 29, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Summary: In parts of our marketing area corn rootworm pressure is very severe in both corn following corn and first year corn (corn following soybeans). In high pressure areas Beck s Practical Farm Research, along with university research, has shown that the rootworm resistant corn has out performed insecticide treatments. Our research site in Atlanta had very little corn rootworm pressure this year, so the results are not as consistent with those trends. The lowest yield in the study came from Beck s 5727RW, which had 3,000 4,000 lower population. Beck s 5166RW at the normal population performed more consistent like the other treatments tested.

BECK S RW vs. Non-Transgenic Hybrid Study - 2003 RAINFALL Location: D6 & 300-5S plots Previous Crop: Soybeans April 1.5 in. Planted: April 19, 2003 Tillage: S-tine May 7.7 in. Harvested: Sept.

31 BECK S RW vs. Non-Transgenic Hybrid Study RAINFALL Location: D6 & 300-5S plots Previous Crop: Soybeans April 1.5 in. Planted: April 19, 2003 Tillage: S-tine May 7.7 in. Harvested: Sept. 26 & Oct. 1, 2003 June 2.0 in. Rows: Four 30 rows Herbicide: PPI: 2.25 qts. Bicep II Magnum July 10.4 in. Population: 29,858 seeds/a. 1 qt. Princep August 5.2 in. Results show average of both plots Insecticide: Aztec on isoline only Total 26.8 in. Purpose: In these two studies we are comparing Gard Rootworm hybrids to their non-transgenic, isoline counterpart in first year corn, where corn rootworm pressure is expected to be low. Broken Stalks 2003 Harvested Population 1 BECK , BECK 5322RW 30, BECK , BECK 5166RW 29, BECK 5012RW 30, BECK , BECK , BECK 5422RW 31, BECK 5229RW 29, BECK , BECK , BECK 5727RW 31, AVERAGE 30, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Summary: Adv. for RW In 2003 we had minimal rootworm pressure, mostly due to the water-soaked soils. We saw a difference of 3.7 bushels per acre for the rootworm event while moisture and test weights were nearly identical. While these two plots indicate some variation within a hybrid with and without the rootworm trait in first year corn, the most meaningful results can be found by looking at several test sites in different environments and degrees of pest infestations. The greater the rootworm pressure, the greater value that the trait provides to the farmer. 25 Gard Rootworm (RW) Gard Rootworm hybrids provide season long root protection from corn rootworm larval feeding so no granular insecticides are needed. All YGRW hybrids are treated with FaSTart to control secondary pests like wireworm, early flea beetle, seed corn maggot and white grub. Insect Resistance Management (Rootworm) Growers of Gard Rootworm are required to plant a corn refuge that does not contain Bt technologies that control corn rootworm. The refuge must represent at least 20% of the grower s total corn acres and must be within or adjacent to the Gard Rootworm field. The refuge can be treated with a non-bt soil-applied, seedapplied or foliar-applied insecticide if pest pressure exceeds the economic threshold. If adult corn rootworm beetles are present in the refuge when the refuge is treated, the Gard Rootworm portion must be treated in a similar manner. The refuge can be planted as a block or strips within the Gard Rootworm field or as an adjacent field.

26 BECK S RW and CB vs. Non-Transgenic Hybrid Study - 2003 RAINFALL Location: 4½ mi. W. of Beck s on US 31 Previous Crop: Soybeans April 1.5 in. Planted: April 19, 2003 Tillage: S-tine May 7.7 in.

32 26 BECK S RW and CB vs. Non-Transgenic Hybrid Study RAINFALL Location: 4½ mi. W. of Beck s on US 31 Previous Crop: Soybeans April 1.5 in. Planted: April 19, 2003 Tillage: S-tine May 7.7 in. Harvested: September 26, 2003 Herbicide: PPI: 2.25 qts. Bicep II Magnum June 2.0 in. Rows: Four 30 rows 1 qt. Princep July 10.4 in. Population: 31,000 seeds/a. Insecticide: Aztec August 5.2 in. Total 26.8 in. Purpose: In this study we are comparing two transgenic Bt events (rootworm and corn borer) to the non-transgenic hybrid in first year corn, where corn rootworm pressure is expected to be low. Rank Broken Stalks 2003 Adv. for RW Brand-Hybrid Harvested Population 1 BECK 5727CB 33, BECK 5229RW 29, BECK 5322CB 31, BECK 5422CBCL 30, BECK , BECK , BECK 5012RW 31, BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK 5166RW 30, BECK 5727RW 29, BECK 5322RW 30, BECK , BECK 5422RW 31, AVERAGE 30, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Summary: Without insect pressure, we expect no advantage for the transgenic rootworm event, which is what we found. We did, however, see a large advantage of 10.6 bushels per acre for the corn borer trait, which indicates some level of corn borer infestation. When evaluating the value of various traits, the most meaningful results can be found by looking at multiple test sites in different environments and degrees of pest infestations. The greater the pest pressure, the greater value that the traits provide to the farmer. In addition, convenience, safety, and the savings of time also contribute to the value of the trait. Adv. for CB "BECK 5422RW is outstanding. It hit a high of 257 bushels per acre out of four checks. It had 19% moisture, great test weight and was standing well. This is the kind of hybrid that makes you money. It's close to unbelievable. This is the highest yielding corn we've ever raised. The whole 75 acres averaged 222 bushels per acre. I called down to Beck's and ordered an additional 100 bags of 5422RW for next year." Mark & Scott Binegar Montpelier, IN

33 BECK S Non-Bt Corn vs. Bt Study RAINFALL Location: H5 plot Previous Crop: Soybeans April 1.5 in. Planted: April 14, 2003 Tillage: No-Till May 7.7 in. Harvested: September 29, 2003 Herbicide: PPI: 2.25 qts. Bicep II Magnum June 2.0 in. Rows: Four 30 rows 1 qt. Princep July 10.4 in. Population: 28,800 seeds/a. Insecticide: Aztec August 5.2 in. Total 26.8 in. 27 Purpose: In 2003 we evaluated three non-bt hybrids and their Bt conversions, which were each a different Bt event. BECK 5322 compared to BECK 5322CB (Mon 810 event), BECK 5422 compared to BECK 5422Bt 1 (Bt 11 event) and BECK EX 1056 compared to BECK EX 1371 (Herculex 1 event in the same isoline). Broken Stalks Brand-Hybrid Harvested Population BECK , BECK 5322CB (Mon 810) 27, Advantage for Bt BECK , BECK 5422Bt 1 (Bt 11) 27, BECK EX , BECK EX 1371 (Herculex I) 26, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Summary: Corn Borer Facts: Different Bt Events: Collectively, the Bt hybrids averaged 7.0 Bu./A. more than the non-bt hybrids. Early planted corn is generally at greater risk to ECB feeding than corn planted mid-season. This study proved the value of Bt corn in this situation. European corn borer overwinter in crop and weed residue. The severity of damage along with the population of European corn borer is difficult to predict from year to year because of the environmental factors that effect its survival. We do know that the earliest planted corn along with the latest planted corn is at most risk for damage. First generation European corn borer attacks the stalks while second generation will attack the stalk, ear shank and tassel. Each female European corn borer moth can produce over 400 eggs spread over numerous plants and fields. When we have a severe outbreak (1 in every 5 to 6 years) we will see a wider window where damage occurs. Damage on average is 5% reduction in yield from every European corn borer per plant per acre. Protecting the first 15% of your acres planted and the last 15% of your acres planted with a Bt hybrid will reduce your risk of losses from European corn borer. MON 810 was released in 1996 by Monsanto. MON 810 has resistance to both first and second generation European and Southwestern corn borer with some suppression of corn earworm. Beck s designates this event as (CB). MON 810 is not resistant to Liberty herbicide. Bt 11 was released in 1996 from Syngenta. Bt 11 has resistance to both first and second generation European and Southwestern corn borer with some suppression of corn earworm. Beck s designates this event as (Bt 1). This event is resistant to Liberty herbicide. Herculex I was released in 2001 from Mycogen Seeds (Dow AgroSciences) and Pioneer Hi-Bred International (Dupont). Herculex I provides resistance to both first and second generation European and Southwestern corn borer along with black cutworm and fall armyworm. Beck s is evaluating this event in experimental hybrids. This event is resistant to Liberty herbicide.

34 28 BECK'S 300 Bu. Attempt 2003 (Compares Normal vs. High Population and 30 vs. Twin Rows) Location: 300-2, 3, 4 S. plots Fertilizer: Fall: 300# = 18 # actual N Harvested: October 2, 2003 (on Twin Rows) Pre: 18 gal/a = 54 # actual N Rows: Four 30" Rows Pop Up: 8 gal/a = 9 # actual N Soil Type: Genesee Silt Loam Starter: (7 over 50 gal/a =149 # actual N Tillage: Moldboard Plow / S-tine from row) 230 # actual N Previous Crop: Corn Fertilizer: Fall: 300# = 18 # actual N Insecticide: Aztec (on 30 rows) Pre & Starter: 26 gal/a = 77 # actual N Herbicide: Pre: 2.5 qts. Bicep II Magnum 8.5 gal/a = 10 # actual N 1 qt. Princep Sidedress: 40 gal/a = 119 # actual N Post: 3 oz. Callisto 224 # actual N 0.67 oz. Accent 1 pt. Atrazine Purpose: In our attempt to reach 300 bushels per acre, we have tried several different approaches in the past 23 years. In the early years, we increased our populations and applied extremely high rates of fertilizer as well as some micronutrients. In the middle years, we tried using different tillage methods like v-rip, chisel, and moldboard plow. Since 1991, we've been testing zone-till vs. conventional to study the long-term effects of these methods. Now in 2003, we are testing ultra-high populations and twin rows using conventional-till practices. Our next phase of research will also compare crop rotation patterns where we will look at continuous corn, two year corn/one year bean, and corn after soybean rotations. Brand-Hybrid Harvested Population Broken Stalks Twin 39,000 planted April 28, 2003 BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK 5322CB 34, BECK 5283Bt 1 41, BECK , BECK 5737CL 40, BECK 5339CBCL 36, AVERAGE 38, ,000 planted April 23, 2003 BECK , BECK , BECK 5322CB 30, BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK 7997CB 29, BECK 5737CL 29, AVERAGE 29, ,000 planted April 23, 2003 BECK , BECK 5339CBCL 32, BECK 7997CB 39, BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK 5737CL 32, AVERAGE 33, Comparison of three common hybrids tested in all three studies: Beck 5166, 5538, 5737CL Twin 39,000 37, ,000 29, ,000 33, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture.

Summary: BECK'S 300 Bu. Attempt (continued) 2003 This year we fell surprisingly short of our 300 bushel per acre goal, considering the high corn yields in our area in general.

35 Summary: BECK'S 300 Bu. Attempt (continued) 2003 This year we fell surprisingly short of our 300 bushel per acre goal, considering the high corn yields in our area in general. Excessive moisture in this low-lying field reduced the amount of available nitrogen, thereby putting a cap on the plants ability to produce higher yields. Beck 5229 in twin rows at 39,000 population was our plot winner overall at bushels per acre. It is unusual for a determinate ear hybrid to win a high yield test, but because 5229 is an early user of nitrogen and likes high populations, it took advantage of the additional spacing provided in the twin rows and out-yielded the second place hybrid by over 10 bushels per acre. Even though we planted the twin rows five days later than the 30 rows, they produced the most yield overall, and as expected, had slightly higher moisture due to the later planting date. They handled the stress of 39,000 population much better than the 30 rows, both in yield and resistance to stalk and root lodging. However, the 30 rows at 31,000 population provided nearly equal yield and standability to the twin rows. While we don t consider this test as a direct comparison between twin rows and 30 rows, due to the planting date difference, the agronomic characteristics we saw relating to stalk and root lodging and overall performance would likely be repeated if this test was done again and all plots planted on the same date. 29 Special thanks to Great Plains Manufacturing Co. for providing the twin row planter to use in our tests. The twin rows can be easily harvested with a 30 row combine head. BECK'S 300 Bu. Historical Data High Fertility Zone-Till vs. Conventional-Till Summary: In eleven years of testing, the zone-till areas have out yielded the conventional areas only three times. In our other zone-till vs. conventional test on less productive soil, the zone-till yields have averaged 7.5 bu./a. more than the conventional areas for the past seven years. We believe the long-term research findings are showing us that zone-till yields will exceed conventional yields over time in light and medium productivity soils, but that conventional methods may have the long-term advantage on the very dark, highly productive soils, like this Genesee silt loam soil Zone-Till 100 Conv AVG Zone-Till Conv Conv. Advantage

30 BECK'S 7.5 Row Study on Corn - 2003 RAINFALL Location: 300-5 N. plot Previous Crop: Soybeans April 1.5 in. Planted: April 19, 2003 Tillage: V-Rip / DMI S-tine May 7.7 in.

36 30 BECK'S 7.5 Row Study on Corn RAINFALL Location: N. plot Previous Crop: Soybeans April 1.5 in. Planted: April 19, 2003 Tillage: V-Rip / DMI S-tine May 7.7 in. Harvested: September 26, 2003 Herbicide: 2.5 qts. Bicep II Magnum June 2.0 in. Population: 80,000 seeds/a. 1.0 qt. Princep July 10.4 in. Soil Type: Genesee Silt Loam Insecticide: Aztec August 5.2 in. Total 23.4 in. Purpose: A study to determine how effectively Beck 5288RR would yield when drilled in 7.5 inch rows at this high population. We were also determining how 7.5 rows could be harvested with our 30 row combine head. Brand-Hybrid Harvested Population BECK 5288RR 75, Summary: The corn stayed erect, put on small ears, and could be harvested very well with our 30 four-row plot combine with minimal grain loss. To our amazement the yield was the highest of any of our corn research projects this year. We are not ready to recommend this practice yet, but plan further research in *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. BECK'S No-Till Stress Soil Study RAINFALL Location: Field K South Previous Crop: Soybeans April 1.5 in. Planted: May 14, 2003 Tillage: Zone-Till May 7.7 in. Harvested: October 24, 2003 Herbicide: 22 oz. Roundup WeatherMax June 2.0 in. Rows: Four 30 rows 16 oz. 2,4-D July 10.4 in. Population: 30,136 seeds/a qts. Bicep II Magnum August 5.2 in. Replications: Two (averaged) Insecticide: Aztec Total 26.8 in. Purpose: Most research plots are planted in the best soil types. This No-Till study compares hybrids planted in a medium-to-light soil type that is more variable so we can evaluate hybrid performance in less than ideal growing conditions Harvested Population Lodging 1 BECK , BECK 5339CBCL 28, BECK , BECK 7538Bt 1 27, BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK , AVERAGE 27, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Summary: Abundant rainfall allows medium-to-light soils with moderate slope to produce yields comparable with highly productive soils. This year s No-Till Stress Soil study averaged bushels per acre and was not really stressed, due to the high amount of rainfall during the growing season.

37 31 BECK'S Zone-Till vs. Conv.-Till Long Range Corn Study Location: E5 E8 plots Herbicide: Conv.: Pre: 2.25 qts. Bicep II Magnum Planted: April 15, qt. Princep Harvested: October 3, 2003 Zone-Till: Pre: 2.25 qts. Bicep II Magnum Rows: Four 30" rows 1 qt. Princep Replications: Two (averaged) 22 oz. Roundup WeatherMax Soil Type: Crosby / Brookston / Miami Insecticide: Aztec Population: 28,800 seeds/a. Tillage: Zone-Till = 7" wide with 3 coulters Previous Crop: Soybeans Conv.-Till = V-Rip & S-Tine Purpose: To establish a long-range study to compare Zone-Till with Conventional-Till. In this study, we are looking at how eight different corn hybrids respond in yield, moisture, emergence, test weight, stalk quality, and disease resistance. We are also looking at how both types of practices affect soil tilth, water movement, and earthworm populations. Except for zone tilling the 7" strip where the corn is planted and injecting the 28% nitrogen 6" deep between the rows, we have not tilled the zone-till area the past 13 years. Rank Brand-Hybrid Harvested Population Broken Stalks 2003 ZONE-TILL STUDY 1 BECK EX , BECK 5422CBCL 30, BECK 5229CL 29, BECK 6464CL 29, BECK 5339CBCL 30, BECK 7997CL 28, BECK 5454CL 30, BECK 5737CL 27, AVERAGE 29, Advantage Conv.-Till CONVENTIONAL STUDY 1 BECK EX , BECK 5229CL 29, BECK 5422CBCL 31, BECK 5339CBCL 30, BECK 6464CL 30, BECK 5737CL 29, BECK 7997CL 28, BECK 5454CL 31, AVERAGE 30, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Summary: The graph shows how yields improved in zone-till areas after the third year, and consistently out-yielded conventionally tilled areas thereafter, except for the past two years. We believe soil type greatly affects the degree to which hybrids respond to zone-till practices. Increased earthworm and microorganism populations have helped improve the tilth of this medium productivity soil type. The dry weather during parts of the season, especially in August for the period , may also be contributing to higher yields in zone-till areas, due to their greater moisture holding capacity. Since 1995, yields in zone-till have averaged 4.9 bushels per acre more than yields in conventional Zone-Till Conv Zone-Till Adv. Zone-Till vs. Conv.-Till Study All Hybrids ( ) Z C

38 32 Location: Planted: Harvested: Rows: Replications: BECK'S Corn Population Study D3 plot April 28, 2003 October 6, 2003 Two 30" rows Three (averaged) Soil Type: Previous Crop: Tillage: Herbicide: Insecticide: Brookston Soybeans V-Rip / S-tine PPI: 2.25 qts. Bicep II Magnum 1 qt. Princep Aztec April May June July August Total RAINFALL 1.5 in. 7.7 in. 2.0 in in. 5.2 in in. Purpose: One key management decision to maximize return per acre is choosing the correct population for each hybrid for a given soil type. This is the eighth year of an ongoing study to learn the specific population at which our current hybrids optimize their yield. The final stand populations range from 18,000 to 39,000 plants per acre in increments of 3,000 plants per acre. The graphs on this and the following page demonstrate the optimum population for each hybrid. Keep in mind that one year data may not produce a smooth curve. The graphs below show multiple year data on three hybrids with different ear types. The graph on lodging displays the lodging of all hybrids across years. The graph in the lower right compares variable to even spacing at the same final population rate. Bu/A % Ldg Summary: Data Determinate Flex-Length Medium-Flex Population (x1000) Lodging Population (x1000) Bu/A Population (x1000) Bu/A Spacing Study - 7 Yr. Avg. The top three graphs above represent different hybrid types for ear flex. Beck 5229 is a determinateeared hybrid and the yield continues to increase with increased populations. Beck 5322 is a flexeared hybrid that reaches a peak for yield and decreases with too much population. The third hybrid, Beck 5727, has an intermediate flexing potential and doesn't significantly decrease yield until the highest populations. The variable spacing study (bar graph above) continues to show significant differences. Having uniform spacing offers an excellent return per acre. By looking at the data on this and the opposite page you can decide the optimum population range for each hybrid. Keep in mind that this test was conducted on medium-high productivity soils and the populations listed were final populations. In general, you should slightly reduce populations in soils with less productivity. Also as a general rule, lodging increases as population increases as is shown by the line graph above Bu/A Population (x1000) Variable Spacing Even Spacing

39 33 BECK'S Corn Population Study Results Bu/A 5125CB Population (x1000) Bu/A Population (x1000) Bu/A Population (x1000) Bu/A 7538Bt Population (x1000) BECK'S Corn Population Study - Multiple Year Results 5166 (4 Yr.) Bu/A Population (x1000) Bu/A Bt 1 (5 Yr.) Population (x1000) Bu/A (2 Yr.) Population (x1000) Bu/A CBCL (2 Yr.) Population (x1000) Bu/A 5959 (5 Yr.) Population (x1000) Bu/A 7997CB (3 Yr.) Population (x1000)

40 32 AINFALL 1.5 in. 7.7 in. 2.0 in in. t 5.2 in in. or each ulation at 39,000 ge produce types. ght ex ) pacing minateexhybrid, he ant ange and the soils shown

41 34 BECK'S Twin Row vs. 30 Row Corn Population Study Location: D2 & D3 plot Previous Crop: Soybeans RAINFALL Planted: 30 Rows: April 24, 2003 Tillage: V-Rip / S-tine April 1.5 in. Twin Rows: April 28, 2003 Herbicide: PPI: 2.25 qts. Bicep II Magnum May 7.7 in. Harvested: October 6, qt. Princep June 2.0 in. Rows: Two 30 rows Post: 3 oz. Callisto July 10.4 in. Two Twin rows 0.67 oz. Accent August 5.2 in. Population: Various 1 pt. Aatrex Total 26.8 in. Soil Type: Brookston Insecticide: Aztec Purpose: Twin row planting is not a new idea, but has been recently revived by Great Plains Manufacturing who now offers twin row planters in the market place. The purpose of this study is to compare 30 rows to twin rows at different populations. We planted 30 rows at eight populations ranging from 18,000 to 39,000, and we planted twin rows at eight populations ranging from 24,000 to 45,000. The twin row planting occurred four days after the 30 rows, so any interpretation of the results needs to take this difference into account. Bu./A. BECK 5166 Bu./A. BECK Pop. (x1000) Pop. (x1000) 30" Row Twin Row 30" Row Twin Row Bu./A. BECK 5322 Bu./A. BECK Pop. (x1000) Pop. (x1000) 30" Row Twin Row 30" Row Twin Row Bu./A. BECK 5229 Bu./A. BECK Pop. (x1000) Pop. (x1000) 30" Row Twin Row 30" Row Twin Row

Analysis by Population Population Row Spacing % Root Lodging % Stalk Lodging % Bu./A. 30 Row Advantage 24,000 30 57.9 0.5 1.7 20.6 217.4 +21.5 Twin 57.4 0.4 4.3 22.1 195.9 27,000 30 57.8 0.0 2.7 20.7 214.

42 Analysis by Population Population Row Spacing % Root Lodging % Stalk Lodging % Bu./A. 30 Row Advantage 24, Twin , Twin , Twin , Twin , Twin , Twin OVERALL AVERAGE Twin Population Summary: The overall advantage for 30 rows showed 11.1 bushels more yield and 1.5% drier, 0.5 lb. higher test weight, and 2.4% less stalk lodging. The 30 rows provided slightly more consistent yield across all populations, and produced maximum yields at 33,000 population. The twin rows produced their maximum yield at 36,000 population. We anticipated the twin rows would allow for higher yields at the 42,000 or 45,000 populations, since spacing between plants would be increased even though populations are high. This was not the case, however, and the 42,000 and 45,000 populations produced the lowest yields. While yield and moisture differences may be somewhat attributed to the four day later planting date, the common difference that occurred at every population was a larger percent of stalk lodging in the twin rows. We would have expected the opposite to occur since plants are less crowded in twin rows. While this one study shows an overall disadvantage for twin rows, the twin rows did produce the highest yields in our 300 bushel attempt also published in this book. Hybrid Summary: On average, all hybrids showed a yield advantage in the 30 rows except for BECK 5538, which showed a 2.5 bushel per acre advantage in the twin rows as well as a lower percentage of stalk lodging compared to the other hybrids. The extremely upright leaves of BECK 5538 is one agronomic characteristic that may allow it to thrive in the type of plant spacing that twin rows provided. It performed relatively well in the twin rows in our 300 bushel attempt.

43 36 BECK'S Nitrogen Rate / Population Study RAINFALL Location: Hoch South plot Previous Crop: Soybeans April 1.5 in. Planted: May 22, 2003 Tillage: V-Rip / S-Tine May 7.7 in. Harvested: October 24, 2003 Herbicide: PPI: 2.1 qts. Bicep II Magnum June 2.0 in. Rows: Four 30 rows 1 qt. Princep July 10.4 in. Population: Various Insecticide: Aztec August 5.2 in. Total 26.8 in. Purpose: In this study we are looking at the interaction of nitrogen rate and population on the yield and other agronomic characteristics of twelve hybrids. We planted all hybrids at 26,700, 29,000 and 32,500 seeds per acre, and applied three rates of nitrogen on each population. Overall Averages (6 Reps)** Broken Stalks Bu./A. + or Plot Average Brand-Hybrid Harvested Population Bu./A.* 100# N 140# N 180# N BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK 7997CL 28, BECK 5737CL 27, BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK 5283Bt 1 29, BECK , BECK , BECK , AVERAGE 29, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. **Averages of all three nitrogen rates and populations. Summary Results for each Population and Nitrogen Rate Nitrogen Rate 32,500 29,000 26,700 Average Bushels per Acre 180# N Bu/A 140# N # N Average # N % 140# N # N Average # N lbs/bu 140# N # N Average Stalk Lodging 180# N % 140# N # N Average Summary: The overall average indicates that population seemed to have very little effect on yield; the lower and middle populations produced the same yield (171.0) and the high population yielded only 1.8 bushels per acre more. The high population and high nitrogen rate combination did, however, show a significant advantage; it produced the highest yield (182.6) and test weight (55.7), the lowest moisture (19.6), but the highest percentage of broken stalks (14.1), which we would expect. The overall difference between the 100# N rate and the 180# N rate was 15.2 bushels per acre, which is consistent with our three year average in other studies. Response of hybrid genetics to various nitrogen rates was very little, except that the fuller season hybrids were hurt more by the low rate of N and helped more by the high rate of N in relation to early and mid-season maturities.

44 BECK S Nitrogen Rate / T-22 Study RAINFALL Location: A6 & A5 W. plot Previous Crop: Wheat/Soybeans April 1.5 in. Planted: May 21, 2003 Tillage: Zone-Till in Wheat May 7.7 in. Harvested: October 27, 2003 Herbicide: 22 oz. Roundup WeatherMax June 2.0 in. Rows: Two 30 rows 16 oz. 2,4-D July 10.4 in. Population: 31,295 seeds/a qts. Bicep II Magnum August 5.2 in. Insecticide: Aztec Total 26.8 in. 37 Purpose: Nitrogen rate recommendations have been debated and researched for several years. Recent price increases in nitrogen fertilizers have caused many farmers to consider reducing nitrogen rates. This study compares 100#, 140# and 180# of total nitrogen applied. T-22 is a seed applied EPA registered biofungicide from BioWorks, Inc. that may allow farmers to reduce their nitrogen rates by 20-30%. Recent research by Cornell University indicates that T-22 colonizes on the roots and thereby increases root development and nitrogen and nutrient uptake and utilization. T-22, trichoderma harzianum, seems to protect corn from root diseases and therefore helps plants withstand stresses caused by drought or excess moisture. Research has also suggested that T-22 may be more beneficial to some hybrid families than others. Broken Stalks Bu./A. + or - for T-22 Harvested Population 1 BECK , BECK , BECK 5454CL 30, BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK 5283Bt 1 30, BECK 7997CB 28, AVERAGE 30, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. 100# N 140# N 180# N Average T No T Overall Average Three Year Average Summary: In 2003 only 9.4 bushels per acre separated the average yields of the 180# N rate and the 100# N rate. Our three year average shows nearly twice that difference (16.3 Bu./A.), between these two rates. We planted this study on a medium-to-light sloping soil type, so the excessive rains did not create the denitrification losses seen in lower lying fields. Lack of drought and heat stress also allowed the hybrids with the lower N rate to perform better. While T-22 did show a slight yield advantage with the 100# N rate, lack of stress may have reduced its benefits. Overall, the T-22 showed similar results to where no T-22 was used. Differences relating to T-22 s interaction with hybrid families showed some similarity with previous research results, but was not consistent.

38 BECK'S Herbicide Sensitivity Study - 2003 RAINFALL Location: D2 Plot Previous Crop: Soybeans April 1.5 in. Planted: April 23, 2003 Tillage: V-Rip / S-tine May 7.7 in.

45 38 BECK'S Herbicide Sensitivity Study RAINFALL Location: D2 Plot Previous Crop: Soybeans April 1.5 in. Planted: April 23, 2003 Tillage: V-Rip / S-tine May 7.7 in. Harvested: October 6, 2003 Insecticide: Aztec June 2.0 in. Rows: Two 30 Rows Herbicide: 2.25 qts. Bicep II Magnum July 10.4 in. Population: 31,000 seeds/a. 1 qt. w/18 gal/ac August 5.2 in Lumax & Balance Pro Total 26.8 in. Purpose: Numerous factors can affect crop injury from chemicals including soil type, weather conditions before, during and even after application, planting depth, and proper furrow closure to name a few. This study was designed to evaluate the sensitivity of six postapplied herbicides and three pre-emergence herbicides. To simulate a spray overlap a 2X labeled rate was applied. When evaluating the results, the lower the percentage, the greater the sensitivity. (Example: BECK 5012 was more sensitive to Balance Pro than BECK 5229.) Herbicide CBCL CB 5283Bt 1 Control Callisto Accent Basis Gold Steadfast Option Distinct Balance Pro Lumax Herbicide CB 7538Bt 1 Avg.* Control Callisto Accent Basis Gold Steadfast Option Distinct Balance Pro Lumax *This column is an average of all hybrids per treatment. Summary: The 2003 growing season had record rain events, both early and mid season. The herbicide that resulted in the most injury across treatments and hybrids was Balance Pro. The wet spring could have contributed to the level of injury. No post-applied products had averages below 95%, but Steadfast did result in a higher level of injury on BECK 5229 and BECK Darrel Daniels, Sales Agronomist, CCA, is a recent addition to Beck s Agronomy Team. As a former employee of a major chemical company, he brings us a wealth of knowledge and experience. Darrel s contributions to Beck s PFR program include speaking at our Field Show and contributing to the writings in this publication.

46 BECK'S Fertilizer Comparison and Roundup Ready Corn Comparison 2003 (Compares AGROCULTURE N program to Beck s regular program) (Compares Roundup Ready Corn to the new Roundup Ready Corn 2 event) RAINFALL Location: H1 plot Previous Crop: Corn April 1.5 in. Planted: May 22, 2003 Tillage: Zone-Till May 7.7 in. Harvested: October 25, 2003 Herbicide: 2.25 qts. Bicep II Magnum June 2.0 in. Rows: Four 30 rows 1 qt. Princep July 10.4 in. Population: 32,454 seeds/a. Insecticide: Aztec August 5.2 in. Total 26.8 in. Purpose: Alternate sources of fertilizer are being offered in the market place today. This study compares AGROCULTURE Liquid Fertilizer company s program to Beck s regular fertility program. The AGROCULTURE program is promoted as a balance of ammonium, nitrate nitrogen and nitrite, with stabilized urea for reduced volatility, and organically chelated ammonium for extended release. It carries a low salt index for reduced chance of root and foliage burn. Using lower rates compared to our regular program was their recommendation due to these features. This study also compares the two Roundup Ready corn events, GA-21 and NK603. GA-21 is the original event, which we designated as our 88 series of hybrids. NK603 is the latest event released, designated by our 99 series. The 99 series carries a slightly different EPA label which allows for higher in-season spray rates of Roundup WeatherMax and a broader window of application from 30 to 48 maximum plant height. AGROCULTURE Program Fall Applied 300# # N Pre-Emerge 10 gal # N Starter 3 gal # N 7 gal # N Sidedress 12 gal # N 102# N BECK S Program Fall Applied 300# # N Pre-Emerge 16 gal # N Starter 8.5 gal # N 8.5 gal # N Sidedress 40 gal # N 221# N Broken Stalks Brand-Hybrid RR Event Harvest Population BECK S Fertilizer Program BECK 5799RR NK603 30, BECK 5788RR GA-21 29, NK603 Advantage BECK 5799CBRR NK603 25, BECK 5788CBRR GA-21 24, BECK 5399RR NK603 23, BECK 5388RR GA-21 26, BECK EX 1241CBRR NK603 24, N/A BECK EX 1227RR GA-21 25, AVERAGE 26, AGROCULTURE Program BECK 5799RR NK603 31, BECK 5788RR GA-21 27, BECK 5799CBRR NK603 30, BECK 5788CBRR GA-21 31, BECK 5399RR NK603 26, BECK 5388RR GA-21 25, BECK EX 1241CBRR NK603 28, N/A BECK EX 1227RR GA-21 26, AVERAGE 28, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Summary: The AGROCULTURE program showed a slight advantage of 2.3 bushels per acre with 0.8% higher moisture even at the lower rate we applied. The two Roundup Ready events were nearly equal in yield with an average difference of only 1.2 bushels per acre.

47 40 BECK'S Lime Study II on Corn 2003 RAINFALL Location: S. plot Previous Crop: Soybeans April 1.5 in. Planted: April 24, 2003 Tillage: V-Rip / Field Cultivator May 7.7 in. Harvested: September 26, 2003 Herbicide: PPI: 2.25 qts. Bicep II Magnum June 2.0 in. Rows: Four 30" rows 1.0 qt. Princep July 10.4 in. Population: 28,000 seeds/a. Post: 3 oz. Callisto August 5.2 in. Soil Type: Genesee Silt Loam 0.67 oz. Accent Total 26.8 in. 1 pt. Aatrex Insecticide: Aztec Purpose: This study compares four BECK hybrids within the 27 family planted where 3 ton/a. of the following lime types were applied in the Spring of 1998: High Calcium Lime, High Magnesium Lime and Bed Ash (Calcium Sulfate). Broken Stalks Yr. Average 99-01, 03 Harvested Population BED ASH (Calcium Sulfate) 1 BECK 5799CBRR 29, BECK , BECK 5727RW 28, BECK 5727CB 26, AVERAGE 27, HIGH CALCIUM LIME 1 BECK 5727RW 27, BECK 5799CBRR 28, BECK , BECK 5727CB 27, AVERAGE 27, HIGH MAGNESIUM LIME 1 BECK 5799CBRR 26, BECK , BECK 5727RW 25, BECK 5727CB 26, AVERAGE 26, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. SOIL TEST RESULTS (IN LBS./A.) ph P K Mg Ca C.E.C. SPRING 1999 Bed Ash (VH) 550 (VH) 800 (H)* 5400 (H) 17.0 High Calcium (VH) 310 (H) 638 (H)* 4968 (H) 15.0 High Magnesium (VH) 464 (VH) 778 (H)* 5292 (H) 17.0 SPRING 2000 Bed Ash (VH) 428 (VH) 788 (H)* 4752 (H) 16.0 High Calcium (VH) 384 (VH) 680 (H)* 5400 (H) 17.0 High Magnesium (VH) 332 (VH) 616 (H)* 4860 (H) 15.0 SPRING 2001 Bed Ash (VH) 398 (VH) 526 (M)* 5474 (H) 16.0 High Calcium (VH) 318 (VH) 542 (M)* 5684 (H) 17.0 High Magnesium (VH) 226 (VH) 450 (M)* 4520 (H) 14.0 SPRING 2002 Bed Ash (VH) 518 (VH) 610 (M)* 5668 (H) 17.0 High Calcium (VH) 434 (VH) 572 (M)* 5488 (H) 17.0 High Magnesium (VH) 408 (VH) 518 (M)* 4416 (H) 14.0 VH = Very High H = High M = Medium L = Low * The Mg results are relative to Ca and C.E.C. Summary: Soil test conducted by Agri-Labs. Our 1998 results were inconclusive due to spring flooding. The results showed lower yields where High Magnesium Lime was applied. It s interesting to see how the ph has increased where the Bed Ash and High Calcium Lime were added, but decreased where the High Magnesium lime was applied. To our surprise, we also found that the Magnesium levels dropped where the High Magnesium Lime was applied. In this year s results, yields in the High Magnesium Lime area unexpectedly came to the top by over 20 bushels per acre. The four year average still shows a 14 bushel per acre advantage for the High Calcium Lime area over the High Magnesium Lime area, with the yields in the Bed Ash area still coming in between these two. The difference in yields in relation to the different versions of the 27 family was larger than expected, but test weights were very consistent which is the trait this family is known for. Higher harvest moistures on this early harvested plot contributed to more normal test weights, whereas the 27 family typically produces high test weights when harvested at normal harvest moistures.

BECK'S High Extractable Starch (HES) Study- 2003 41 Location: N6 plot Previous Crop: Soybeans RAINFALL Planted: April 23, 2003 Tillage: V-Rip / S-tine April 1.5 in.

48 BECK'S High Extractable Starch (HES) Study Location: N6 plot Previous Crop: Soybeans RAINFALL Planted: April 23, 2003 Tillage: V-Rip / S-tine April 1.5 in. Harvested: October 1, 2003 Herbicide: 2.25 qts. Bicep II Magnum May 7.7 in. Rows: Four 30 rows Insecticide: Aztec June 2.0 in. Population: 27,800 seeds/a. July 10.4 in. August 5.2 in. Total 26.8 in. Purpose: The purpose of the HES Study is to find agronomically sound hybrids that yield well and carry the benefit of higher levels of extractable starch preferred by the wet milling industry. Ranked by % HES Loc. Avg. % HES Brand-Hybrid Harvested Population Lodging % HES 1 BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK , BECK , Pioneer 34N16 27, BECK , Pioneer 34H31 28, BECK , BECK , Pioneer 33D31 25, N/A BECK , N/A N/A BECK EX , N/A N/A BECK 5166wx 27, N/A N/A BECK 5322wx 27, N/A N/A BECK 5229wx 27, N/A N/A Dekalb , N/A AVERAGE 27, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Summary: Processors find greater value in hybrids that exhibit a higher level of extractable starch (above 66.5%). Our multiple-location results indicate that several of the hybrids tested provide starch levels that processors prefer. With all of these hybrids being top selling genetics, farmers have a good opportunity to obtain premiums on the hybrids they may already be using. David Booher, Quality Traits Market Manager (left) Roger Levy, PhD., Quality Traits Research Manager (right)

49 42 BECK'S Corn Silage Study RAINFALL Location: N8 plot Previous Crop: Soybeans April 1.5 in. Planted: April 23, 2003 Tillage: V-Rip / S-tine May 7.7 in. Harvested: September 8, 2003 Herbicide: 2.25 qts. Bicep II Magnum June 2.0 in. Rows: Four 30 rows 1 qt. Princep July 10.4 in. Population: 27,800 seeds/a. Insecticide: Aztec August 5.2 in. Total 26.8 in. NIR (Near Infrared Spectroscopy) done by Dairy One Forage Labs Ithaca, NY Purpose: To find hybrids that combine high tonnage along with excellent nutritional quality. This combination produces the highest pounds of milk per acre as calculated by the Milk 2000 program developed by the University of Wisconsin. The pounds of milk per acre data combines the yield in tons with the nutritional data into one easy to understand number. % Dry Matter Basis 65% Adj. Lbs of % Moist. Crude 48 Hr. Unprocessed: Brand-Hybrid Milk/Acre Mois. Tons/Acre Protein ADF NDF NDFD Starch NEL NEG Milk/Ton BECK , BECK EX , BECK , BECK 7997CB 39, BECK 6262CB 39, BECK , BECK , BECK EX , BECK 5405Bt 1 34, BECK EX , (Leafy Hybrid) BECK EX , (NutriDense) BECK EX , (NutriDense) BECK , BECK 5283Bt 1 25, Top Five Hybrids for Silage North Rm (Days) Central Rm (Days) South Rm (Days) BECK BECK BECK 5422Bt BECK 5283Bt BECK 5422Bt BECK 6197CB 112 BECK BECK 6197CB 112 BECK 6262CB 112 BECK 6197CB 112 BECK 6262CB 112 BECK 7538Bt BECK 6262CB 112 BECK 7538Bt BECK 7997CB 116 ADF Acid Detergent Fiber Includes cell wall portions made up of cellulose and lignin. As ADF increases, digestibility decreases. NDF Neutral Detergent Fiber Includes ADF plus hemicellulose. As NDF increases, dry matter intake will generally decrease. 48 Hr. NDFD 48 Hour Neutral Detergent Fiber Digestibility A 48 hour digestibility using rumen fluid as a percent of NDF. NEL Net Energy of Lactation An estimate of energy in feed available for lactating animals. NEG Net Energy for Gain An estimate of energy in feed available for non-lactating animals. Pounds of Milk/Acre Summary: Calculated using the University of Wisconsin s Milk 2000 Program. BECK 6197 had the highest pounds of milk per acre with its high tonnage combined with high nutritional content. Other hybrids that did very well include BECK 5366, 7997CB, 6262CB, 5166 and Specific silage hybrids such as BECK EX 0325 Leafy hybrid did not do as well. The NutriDense hybrids also were lower in tonnage compared to our standard hybrids. Our standard hybrids that have good disease resistance and high tonnage continue to make the best silage hybrids.

50 BECK'S Quality Trait Products RAINFALL Location: N7 plot Previous Crop: Soybeans April 1.5 in. Planted: April 23, 2003 Tillage: V-Rip / S-tine May 7.7 in. Harvested: October 1, 2003 Herbicide: PPI: 2.25 qts. Bicep II Magnum June 2.0 in. Rows: Four 30 rows 1 qt. Princep July 10.4 in. Population: 27,800 seeds/a. Insecticide: Aztec August 5.2 in. Total 26.8 in. Purpose: This study shows the Quality Trait Products Beck s is testing and/or offering for sale. Our purpose is to evaluate and offer for sale the products that are profitable for our customers. Broken Stalks or Plot Avg. Quality Trait Product Brand-Hybrid Harvested Population Food Grade BECK , Food Grade BECK , Food Grade BECK , High Extractable Starch BECK , High Extractable Starch BECK , High Extractable Starch BECK , High Extractable Starch BECK , High Extractable Starch BECK , Waxy BECK 5275wx 28, Waxy BECK 5166wx 27, Waxy BECK 5322wx 28, Waxy BECK 5229wx 27, Waxy BECK 5727wx 27, Waxy BECK 5405wx 26, Waxy BECK EX , NutriDense / Leafy BECK EX , White Corn BECK 6918W 27, White Corn BECK EX , AVERAGE 27, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Food Grade Corn - Used by dry millers to produce cereal and snack food products. The endosperm is much harder than commodity corn and is higher in test weight. High Extractable Starch (H.E.S.) Wet millers gain efficiency by being able to extract a larger percentage of starch from each kernel. HES hybrids naturally possess a higher percentage of extractable starch and therefore earn premiums from processors. Waxy Corn - Unlike normal corn, it does not contain any amylose starch, only amylopectin. It is used by processors to produce specialty starches used in food and industrial products. Leafy Hybrid - Leafy hybrid with extra leaves above the ear (10-12 versus 6-7 in normal hybrids) to give higher silage tonnage. NutriDense - Nutritionally enhanced hybrid for swine and poultry producers. Has increased levels of crude protein, essential amino acids, and oil. White Corn - White grain mainly used by grain millers to produce snack foods. NutriDense is a trademark of ExSeed Genetics. Quality Trait Products is a trademark of Beck s Superior Hybrids, Inc.

51 BECK'S Soybean Plots 47 BECK'S Soybean Variety Plot - Office RAINFALL Location: East of Office Seeding Rate 140,000 seeds/a. April 1.5 in. Planted: April 24, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn May 7.7 in. Harvested: October 2, 2003 Tillage: Conventional June 2.0 in. Rows: Three 30 rows Herbicide: Post: 22 oz. WeatherMax on July 10.4 in. Roundup Ready soybeans August 5.2 in. 4 oz. Pursuit L on Total 26.8 in. Traditional soybeans Plant Height (IN.) Pod Height (IN.) Standability 1 = Erect 5 = Flat Yr. Average* Rank Brand-Variety Relative Maturity GROUP II 1 BECK 295NRR BECK 264RR BECK 283RR BECK 292RR BECK 266NRR BECK 299N AVERAGE GROUP III & IV 1 BECK 375NRR BECK 437NRR BECK 367NRR BECK 355RR BECK BECK 405NRR BECK 417NRR BECK BECK 397STS BECK 323RR BECK 387NRR BECK 336NRR BECK 365CRR BECK 306NRR BECK 379N BECK AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Roundup Ready is a registered trademark of, and used under license from Monsanto Company. STS is a registered trademark of DuPont.

48 BECK'S Soybean Variety Plot - Atlanta - 2003 RAINFALL Location: SR 19 W. of Atlanta Seeding Rate 145,000 seeds/a. April 1.5 in. Planted: April 29, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn May 7.7 in.

52 48 BECK'S Soybean Variety Plot - Atlanta RAINFALL Location: SR 19 W. of Atlanta Seeding Rate 145,000 seeds/a. April 1.5 in. Planted: April 29, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn May 7.7 in. Harvested: Sept. 18 and Oct. 2, 2003 Tillage: S-tine June 2.0 in. Rows: Four 30 rows Herbicide: Post: 22 oz. WeatherMax July 10.4 in. August 5.2 in. Total 26.8 in. Plant Height (IN.) Pod Height (IN.) Standability 1 = Erect 5 = Flat Yr. Average* Rank Brand-Variety Relative Maturity GROUP II 1 BECK 295NRR BECK 292RR BECK EX BECK EX BECK 266NRR BECK 283RR BECK 264RR AVERAGE GROUP III & IV 1 BECK 417NRR BECK 367NRR BECK 387NRR BECK 405NRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK 323RR BECK EX BECK 336NRR BECK 355RR BECK EX BECK 375NRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK 365CRR BECK 306NRR AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Kevin Cavanaugh, Ph.D., Beck s Research Director, evaluates current varieties in Beck s Practical Farm Research studies as well as thousands of experimental varieties in Beck s testing program. Beck s conducts small-plot, replicated testing at seven locations in Indiana and one in Ohio to find the best products for each area. Through cooperative and networking efforts, Beck s has access to hundreds of other testing locations throughout the Midwest.

BECK'S Soybean Variety Plot - Arcadia 2003 RAINFALL Location: ½ mile West of Arcadia Seeding Rate: 145,000 seeds/a. April 1.5 in. Planted: April 29, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn May 7.7 in.

53 BECK'S Soybean Variety Plot - Arcadia 2003 RAINFALL Location: ½ mile West of Arcadia Seeding Rate: 145,000 seeds/a. April 1.5 in. Planted: April 29, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn May 7.7 in. Harvested: Sept. 19 and Oct. 2, 2003 Tillage: S-tine June 2.0 in. Rows: Four 30 rows Herbicide: 22 oz. Roundup July 10.4 in. Replications: Two (averaged) WeatherMax August 5.2 in. Total 26.8 in. Plant Height (IN.) Pod Height (IN.) Standability 1 = Erect 5 = Flat Yr. Average* Rank Brand-Variety Relative Maturity GROUP II 1 BECK 264RR BECK 292RR BECK 283RR BECK 266NRR BECK EX BECK 295NRR BECK EX AVERAGE GROUP III & IV 1 BECK 323RR BECK 405NRR BECK 417NRR BECK 336NRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK 387NRR BECK 367NRR BECK 306NRR BECK 355RR BECK 375NRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK 365CRR AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Beck s 323RR soybeans are very impressive. They were our top yielder during the drought of 2002 and again this year with the floods. What more needs to be said? Our 5483Bt 1 and 5283Bt 1 had outstanding performances in 2003! Dale Lee Muncie, IN

50 BECK'S 15 Drilled Soybean Study - 2003 RAINFALL Location: N2, N2 plots Seeding Rate 175,000 seeds/a. April 1.5 in. Planted: April 28, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn May 7.7 in.

54 50 BECK'S 15 Drilled Soybean Study RAINFALL Location: N2, N2 plots Seeding Rate 175,000 seeds/a. April 1.5 in. Planted: April 28, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn May 7.7 in. Harvested: October 6, 2003 Tillage: V-Rip / S-tine June 2.0 in. Rows: Six 15 Rows Herbicide: 22 oz. Roundup WeatherMax July 10.4 in. Replications: Two (averaged) August 5.2 in. Total 26.8 in. Plant Height (IN.) Pod Height (IN.) Standability 1 = Erect 5 = Flat Rank Brand-Variety Roundup Ready Varieties 1 BECK 283RR BECK 355RR BECK 367NRR BECK 417NRR BECK 387NRR BECK 437NRR BECK 336NRR BECK 266NRR BECK 323RR BECK 375NRR BECK 292RR BECK 295NRR BECK 405NRR BECK 306NRR BECK 302RR BECK 264RR BECK 365CRR AVERAGE Conventional Varieties 1 BECK BECK 379N BECK 299N BECK BECK AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Winter Meeting Tour Jim Love and Doug Clouser are two of Beck s four-man Winter Meeting team that hosts farmers throughout Beck s marketing area in January and February at Beck s Winter Meetings. The meetings encompass Beck s practical farm research results, industry topics of interest, and product performance. Be sure to look for your invitation in December and reserve a spot at the meeting of your choice.

55 BECK'S Soybean Variety Plot Field C 2003 RAINFALL Location: ¼ mi. E. of Beck s Office Seeding Rate 133,000 seeds/a. April 1.5 in. Planted: May 24, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn May 7.7 in. Harvested: October 20, 2003 Tillage: Plow / S-tine June 2.0 in. Rows: Four 30 rows Herbicide: 22 oz. Roundup WeatherMax July 10.4 in. August 5.2 in. Total 26.8 in. Plant Height (IN.) Pod Height (IN.) Standability 1 = Erect 5 = Flat Rank Brand-Variety Relative Maturity GROUP II 1 BECK 266NRR BECK EX BECK 264RR BECK 222RR BECK 292RR Pioneer 93B BECK 283RR BECK 295NRR BECK 245RR AVERAGE GROUP III & IV 1 BECK 323RR Sure Gro** BECK EX BECK 323RR (Untreated) BECK 417NRR BECK EX Pioneer 93B Pioneer 94B BECK 405NRR Dekalb B Pioneer 93B BECK EX Dekalb B BECK 387NRR BECK 336NRR BECK 306NRR BECK 367NRR Pioneer 94B Asgrow BECK EX Asgrow BECK 437NRR Pioneer 93B Pioneer 93B BECK EX BECK 355RR BECK 302RR BECK 352RR Pioneer 93B Asgrow BECK EX BECK EX Dekalb B BECK 375NRR BECK EX BECK 365CRR BECK EX BECK EX AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. **Average of four checks. Several experimental varieties have been omitted for easier reading. 51

56 52 BECK'S Planting Date Study on Soybeans RAINFALL Location: N4 plot Previous Crop: Corn April 1.5 in. Harvested: October 4, 2003 Tillage: V-Rip / S-tine May 7.7 in. Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: 22 oz. Roundup WeatherMax June 2.0 in. Population: 180,000 seeds/a. Varieties ed: 295NRR & 417NRR July 10.4 in. August 5.2 in. Total 26.8 in. Purpose: Is it too early to plant soybeans? This question comes up every spring as temperatures begin to increase and the snow melts. So what is the correct answer? It is difficult to give an exact date, since spring weather conditions can vary greatly from year to year. This study has been conducted for several years and compares two soybean varieties, a Group II and a Group IV, over seven planting dates ranging from March 31 to June 5. Plant Height (IN.) Pod Height (IN.) Standability 1=Erect 5=Flat Planting Date Brand-Variety March 31 BECK 417NRR March 31 BECK 295NRR AVERAGE April 4 BECK 417NRR April 4 BECK 295NRR AVERAGE April 16 BECK 295NRR April 16 BECK 417NRR AVERAGE May 6 BECK 295NRR May 6 BECK 417NRR AVERAGE May 17 BECK 295NRR May 17 BECK 417NRR AVERAGE May 30 BECK 417NRR May 30 BECK 295NRR AVERAGE June 5 BECK 417NRR June 5 BECK 295NRR AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Summary: In past years, our early April planting date often produced the highest yields. In 2003, we saw the same trend: the April 4 th planting date resulted in the highest average yield followed by the May 6 th planting date, and the 3 rd highest yield came from the soybeans planted on March 31 st. Planting very early (i.e. March) does put you at a higher risk from an untimely frost, but can often produce higher yields than mid to late-may plantings.

57 BECK'S Sure Gro vs. Untreated Soybeans Early Plant in No-Till 2003 RAINFALL Location: A4 plot Seeding Rate: 180,000 seeds/a. April 1.5 in. Planted: April 2, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn May 7.7 in. Harvested: September 19, 2003 Tillage: No-Till June 2.0 in. Rows: 15 Tye Drill Herbicide: 22 oz. Roundup July 10.4 in. Weather Max August 5.2 in. Total 26.8 in. 53 Purpose: This long-term study compares Sure Gro with untreated soybeans in early to mid-april planting conditions. Final Population Bushels * Sure Gro Advantage Brand-Variety Sure Gro Untreated Sure Gro Untreated Bu./A. BECK 355RR 137, , BECK 367NRR 132, , BECK 323RR 151, , BECK 336NRR 152, , BECK 295NRR 146, , BECK 417NRR 119, , BECK 306NRR 133, , AVERAGE 138, , *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Beck s Sure Gro coating insures your Roundup Ready seed investment. Protect the Bean... Insure the Stand Advantage for Sure Gro Year Planting Date Final Population Bu./A April , April 18 +6, April 17 +8, April , April 12-2, April 1 +23, April 3 +10, April 17 +2, April 2-4, Average +12, Summary: Nine years of comparisons prove the value of Beck s Sure Gro coating for improving final population and yield. Now that Sure Gro comes standard on all Beck soybean varieties, more farmers will now enjoy the benefits of this technology, which cost an additional $2.75 per unit in years past, but is now priced the same as untreated seed. Beck s recommends that farmers reduce their seeding rates by 10% and allow the Sure Gro technology to insure a good stand.

55 BECK'S Field Study Comparing Sure Gro with Untreated Seed - 2003 Location: 4 miles S.W. of Beck s Office Seeding Rate: 133,000 seeds/a.

BECK 349 in each planter pass across the field; four rows had Sure Gro coating and four rows was untreated seed. Our goal was to compare flowability of coated vs.

58 55 BECK'S Field Study Comparing Sure Gro with Untreated Seed Location: 4 miles S.W. of Beck s Office Seeding Rate: 133,000 seeds/a. Planted: May 28, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 21, 2003 Tillage: Conventional-Till Rows: 30 rows Replications: Sixteen Purpose: In this seed production field, we planted eight rows of BECK 349 in each planter pass across the field; four rows had Sure Gro coating and four rows was untreated seed. Our goal was to compare flowability of coated vs. untreated seed and to compare final yields. We measured sixteen passes of Sure Gro and sixteen passes of untreated seed in this 20 acre area of the field. BECK 349 Sure Gro 41.1 Bu./A. BECK Bu./A. Advantage for Sure Gro Summary: At planting time we found the Sure Gro coated seed flowed through the Kinze brush meters at a 5% slower rate, therefore only planting 126,350 seeds per acre instead of 133,000. Both the planter monitor and the number of bags used confirmed this difference in seeding rate. Final yields, however showed that Sure Gro coated seed averaged 1.0 bushel per acre more yield, even on this late-may planting date. Sure Gro treated soybeans give me confidence that we will have a good stand on early planted beans. We like to plant beans early and with Sure Gro we do not have to do any replanting. This has been a good practice for us for many years. Richard G. Wilken Monticello, IN Beck s Hybrids is a great company to do business with. They have superior products and wonderful caring and concerned people to work with. They also work with the customer and are concerned about his needs. Over the past 27 years my family has been with Beck s and we have watched their business grow in size and technology. They still treat their customers as a personal friend. Their staff and salesman are great people to work with. Gordon Hall Rushville, IN Our populations well run within 100% of what we plant when our neighbor will lose 25% with their untreated beans planted at the same time. This allows us to plant less seed and still get the stand we want. This ends up saving us on seed cost, plus we do not see hardly any disease problems. Aaron Johnson Orleans, IN

59 56 BECK'S Soybean Seed Treatment Study 2003 Location: F2, F3 plot Seeding Rate 175,000 seeds/a. RAINFALL Planted: April 14, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn April 1.5 in. Harvested: September 19, 2003 Tillage: Fall injected hog manure May 7.7 in. Rows: 15 rows and Disc June 2.0 in. Replications: Two (averaged) S-tine in Spring July 10.4 in. Herbicide: 22 oz. Roundup WeatherMax August 5.2 in. Total 26.8 in. Purpose: In this study we compare untreated seed to several types of seed enhancements including traditional and biological fungicides, insecticides, inoculants, and plant growth stimulants. Emerged Bushels Treatment Applied to Beck 336NRR Population * Sure Gro + America s Best 128, Sure Gro + Gaucho 116, Sure Gro 123, T , Bio Seed Gard 124, Sure Gro + Cruiser 111, Sure Gro + Cell Tech SCI w/o Polymer 149, Seednique 133, Sure Gro + T , Soy Gard (Allegiance and Dynasty) 112, Sure Gro + Thiram 125, T-22 / AMB , Sure Gro + Dynasty 109, Untreated 119, AVERAGE 122, *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Sure Gro: Summary: Replications using Sure Gro = 56.0 Bu./A. Replications without Sure Gro = 54.4 Bu./A. Beck s exclusive fungicide coating which contains Maxim, Apron XL (a systemic fungicides from Syngenta Crop Protection), thiram, PCNB, red colorant, polymer coating, and brightener. T-22: AMB 127: SoyGard: America s Best: Inoculant Cell Tech SCI: (without polymer) Gaucho and Cruiser: Seednique: Bio Seed Gard: Summary: T-22 is a biofungicide developed by Cornell University that aids in the control of pythium, rhizoctonia, fusariam, and sclerotinia. The active ingredient is a beneficial fungus (Trichoderma harzianum) that colonizes on the roots to protect the plant from diseases caused by the destructive-type fungi previously listed. A root and soil inoculant that has activity against pythium and phytophthora root rot. This product is designed to work with traditional fungicides or T-22. (Allegiance and Dynasty) Allegiance is metalxyl-m (Apron) and azoxystrobin (Dynasty), a naturally derived fungicide from mushrooms that aids in rhizoctonia control. A unique blend of effective rhizobia that performs under a wide variety of soil for effective root nodulation. The latest advancement in liquid inoculant technology, which provides dual strains of rhizobia for improved early season nodulation. Insecticides applied to the seed to reduce bean leaf beetle feeding which is a vector for bean pod mottle virus. Not yet labeled for soybeans. Biological seed treatment and inoculant from Hal Brown, Biogenesis Systems, Inc., Rossville, IN. Contents: Plant proteins, carbohydrates, amino acids, and naturally occurring plant growth promoting substances, which enhance crop yields, quality and vigor. Specialized, preselected, adapted indigenous soil microbes, bio-organic catalysts and microbial growth stimulants. A blend of beneficial fungi including mycorrhizae and trichoderma carried in a unique blend of fungal and bacteria food sources. Shown to discourage the establishment of crop pathogens and protect seed for better germination. While it is difficult to make an assessment of any individual product in this one test, it is noteworthy to compare all eight times where we tested Sure Gro, compared to the six tests which did not contain Sure Gro. The eight Sure Gro replications averaged 1.6 bushels per acre more than the non-sure Gro replications averaged.

60 BECK'S Cyst Protection Study 2003 RAINFALL Location: F1 plot Seeding Rate: 175,000 seeds/a. April 1.5 in. Planted: May 21, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn May 7.7 in. Harvested: October 20, 2003 Tillage: Disc / Fall injected Hog Manure / June 2.0 in. Rows: Six 15 rows S-tine July 10.4 in. Herbicide: 2 pts. Dual II Magnum / August 5.2 in. 22 oz. Roundup WeatherMax Total 26.8 in. except on EX Purpose: Soybean cyst nematodes continue to be a significant yield robber in an increasing number of farmers fields. There are various sources and levels of cyst nematode resistance being offered and tested in the marketplace. This study compares varieties with various levels of cyst protection in a non-cyst environment. Cyst Resistance Source Plant Height (IN.) Pod Height (IN.) Standability 1 = Erect 5 = Flat Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 367NRR PI BECK 405NRR PI BECK 336NRR PI BECK 323RR PI BECK 355RR Susceptible BECK 365CRR PUSCN BECK EX 6395 BioNem BECK EX 6065 No BioNem BECK EX 6396 Cyst X Gold ** AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. **Heavy weed pressure in this non-rr variety. Summary: The PI88788 source of cyst resistance has been widely used in breeding programs for several years, and therefore has the advantage of being in the highest yielding genetics. The PUSCN-14 source (Beck 365CRR) provides much better cyst resistance than the PI88788, but is recommended only for fields with a history of cyst pressure. The Bio-Nem source is a seed treatment that offers protection from cyst nematodes by colonizing on the roots and destroying cysts when they feed on it. The CystX variety in this study was a traditional (non-rr) variety with the CystX Gold designation. Find further explanation of the CystX Technology below. What is CystX technology? CystX is a new discovery (patent issued 9/2/00) that utilizes molecular markers to identify complete resistance to all known races of soybean cyst nematode (SCN). CystX is conventional technology (not subject to GMO issues) and is compatible with Roundup Ready technology. Starting in 1997, all soybeanbreeding programs, both public and private, have been offered the opportunity to license the CystX technology and trademark. ACCESS Plant Technology, Inc. is the licensing agent. Both CystX Gold and CystX Silver varieties offer complete broadbased resistance to all known races of SCN. CystX Gold varieties have a slightly higher level of cyst protection than CystX Silver soybeans. There will also be varieties released that are not labeled as CystX but offer much better resistance than varieties with traditional sources of SCN resistance. Beck s 365CRR is a good example of this type of variety.

61 58 BECK'S 7.5" vs. 15" vs. 30" Row Spacing Study on Soybeans RAINFALL Location: E1, E2 plots Previous Crop: Corn April 1.5 in. Planted: April 21, 2003 Tillage: V-Rip / S-tine May 7.7 in. Harvested: October 10, 2003 Herbicide: Post: 22 oz. Weathermax June 2.0 in. Rows: 7.5" 200,000) July 10.4 in. 15" 175,000) August 5.2 in. 30" 150,000) Total 26.8 in. Purpose: Soybean varieties can vary greatly in their structure and ability to branch. Selecting the correct variety for your soil type along with knowing how that variety responds to various populations and row spacing is critical for maximizing yield. This study compares ten different Beck s soybean varieties at 7.5, 15 and 30 row spacing. Target Planting Population Actual Emergence Standability 1=Erect 5=Flat Plant Height (in.) Pod Height (in.) Brand-Variety Bu./A.* 7.5" Rows BECK 283RR 200, , BECK 292RR 200, , BECK 295NRR 200, , BECK 323RR 200, , BECK 336NRR 200, , BECK 355RR 200, , BECK 367NRR 200, , BECK 375NRR 200, , BECK 405NRR 200, , BECK 417NRR 200, , AVERAGE 172, " Rows BECK 283RR 175, , BECK 292RR 175, , BECK 295NRR 175, , BECK 323RR 175, , BECK 336NRR 175, , BECK 355RR 150, , BECK 367NRR 175, , BECK 375NRR 175, , BECK 405NRR 150, , BECK 417NRR 175, , AVERAGE 165, " Rows BECK 283RR 150, , BECK 292RR 150, , BECK 295NRR 150, , BECK 323RR 150, , BECK 336NRR 150, , BECK 355RR 150, , BECK 367NRR 150, , BECK 375NRR 150, , BECK 405NRR 150, , BECK 417NRR 150, , AVERAGE 143, *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture.

BECK'S 7.5" vs. 15" vs. 30" Row Spacing Study on Soybeans (continued) 2003 Summary: differences between all widths varied by only 0.9 bushels per acre in 2003. Our six year average shows 1.

62 BECK'S 7.5" vs. 15" vs. 30" Row Spacing Study on Soybeans (continued) 2003 Summary: differences between all widths varied by only 0.9 bushels per acre in Our six year average shows 1.6 bushels per acre difference between all row spacings, with slightly higher yields in 7.5 and 15 rows compared to 30 row spacing. FIVE YEAR AVERAGE* Average *Different varieties used each year. Bold entries indicate highest yield each year. BECK'S Twin Row vs. 30 Row Soybean Study RAINFALL Location: 300-1S plot Seeding Rate: 145,000 seeds/a. April 1.5 in. Planted: April 28-29, ,000 seeds/a. May 7.7 in. Harvested: October 20, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn June 2.0 in. Rows: Four 30 rows Tillage: S-tine July 10.4 in. Four Twin rows (8 total) Herbicide: Post: Roundup WeatherMax August 5.2 in. Total 26.8 in. Purpose: After planting our twin row corn plots, we decided to continue the concept with our soybean research. In this plot we compare twin rows to 30 rows. Plant Height (IN.) Pod Height (IN.) Standability 1 = Erect 5 = Flat Rank Brand-Variety Population Twin Rows 1 BECK 323RR 167, BECK 283RR 174, BECK 417NRR 172, BECK 375NRR 177, AVERAGE 173, Rows 1 BECK 283RR 148, BECK 375NRR 141, BECK 323RR 143, BECK 417NRR 135, AVERAGE 142, Summary: We found a slight advantage of 1.7 bushels per acre for the twin rows compared to 30 rows. On average the 30 rows also had 31,000 less plants per acre. These results are similar to the yield and population differences we see between 30 rows and 7.5 or 15 rows. See Beck s Row Spacing Study results above. *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. 59

63 60 BECK'S No-Till vs. Conventional-Till Long Range Soybean Study 2003 RAINFALL Location: E9 E13 plots Seeding Rate 180,000 seeds/a. April 1.5 in. Planted: April 16, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn May 7.7 in. Harvested: October 2, 2003 Tillage: No-Till - None June 2.0 in. Rows: 15" Tye Drill Conv. - Moldboard Plow / S-tine July 10.4 in. Soil Type: Crosby Herbicide: 22 oz. WeatherMax August 5.2 in. Replications: Two (averaged) Total 26.8 in. Purpose: From , we studied how four different soybean varieties responded in emergence, plant height, podding height, disease resistance, standability, and yield using no-till and conventional-till practices. Since 2000, we expanded the study to include twice as many varieties, and we used a 15 row drill instead of the 7 ½ row drill. Plant Height (IN.) Pod Height (IN.) Standability 1 = Erect 5 = Flat Advantage for Conv.-Till (per Variety) Rank Brand-Variety NO-TILL STUDY 1 BECK 387NRR BECK 355RR BECK 367NRR BECK 336NRR BECK 417NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 323RR BECK 306NRR AVERAGE CONVENTIONAL STUDY 1 BECK 306NRR BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 417NRR BECK 355RR BECK 387NRR AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture No-Till vs Conventional-Till Soybean Study Thirteen Year Comparison ( ) N C Advantage for Conventional-Till Summary: After thirteen years of testing no-till vs. conventional practices in this same location, the overall average shows only 0.4 Bu./A. difference between the two practices with conventional-till winning seven out of thirteen years. Conv.-Till = 53.7 Bu./A. No-Till = 53.3 Bu./A. Over the years, we have observed a greater concentration of earthworms in the no-till areas, as well as improved water percolation into the soil after a heavy rain. This year s results showed the largest advantage for conventional-till (4.5 Bu./A.) in the thirteen year history of this study.

64 61 BECK'S Advanced Soybean Study in No-Till vs. Conventional-Till 2003 RAINFALL Location: H3 plot - No-Till (MP Soil) Seeding Rate: 175,000 seeds/a. April 1.5 in ,2N - Conv.-Till (HP Soil) Previous Crop: Corn May 7.7 in. Planted: April 29, 2003 Tillage: Moldboard Plow / S-tine June 2.0 in. Harvested: October 2, 2003 Herbicide: Roundup WeatherMax July 10.4 in. Rows: Six 15 Rows August 5.2 in. Replications: Two (averaged) for No-Till Total 26.8 in. One for Conv.-Till All plots averaged in this report Purpose: This study compares our leading experimentals to our popular soybean varieties in two different soil types and tillage methods. Plant Height (IN.) Pod Height (IN.) Standability 1 = Erect 5 = Flat 2003 Rank Brand-Variety Relative Maturity GROUP II 1 BECK 283RR Conv. 2 BECK EX Conv. 3 BECK 292RR BECK 295NRR AVERAGE Advantage GROUP III & IV 1 BECK 405NRR Conv. 2 BECK EX Conv. 3 BECK 417NRR Conv. 4 BECK 375NRR BECK 355RR Conv. 6 BECK EX No-Till 7 BECK EX BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR BECK EX Conv. 11 BECK EX Conv. 12 BECK EX AVERAGE Average of all varieties for both soil types / tillage methods: Conventional-Till (HP Soil) Bu./A. No-Till (MP Soil) Advantage for Conv. (HP Soil) *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Summary: Both plots averaged nearly 57.0 bushels per acre, and only 1.7 bushels per acre separated the no-till (MP Soil) and conventional-till (HP Soil) environments. This relatively small difference shows how well a medium productive soil type on the side of a hill can compete in a year with favorable moisture conditions. If a variety yielded over 1.7 bushels per acre more in conventional or no-till compared to its average yield in both tillage methods, then we indicated so in the far right column. A dash indicates an insignificant yield difference in relation to tillage method or soil type. Half of the varieties delivered more than a 1.7 bushel per acre advantage in the conventional-till (HP Soil) conditions compared to their average in both conditions, thereby showing their genetic potential for higher yields in the highly productive soil type.

65 62 BECK'S Glyphosate and Foliar Nitrogen Comparison RAINFALL Location: Field K North Seeding Rate: 160,000 seeds/a. April 1.5 in. Planted: May 23, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn May 7.7 in. Harvested: October 3, 2003 Tillage: V-Rip / S-tine June 2.0 in. Rows: Six 15 rows Herbicide: Various July 10.4 in. August 5.2 in. Total 26.8 in. Purpose: There are numerous sources and trade names for glyphosate. We know of at least eleven different glyphosate products. University research over the past two years has demonstrated very similar efficacy and crop safety between the glyphosate products. There are cost savings with the generic products (Clearout 41) vs. branded products (Roundup WeatherMax). The cost savings can add additional risk as most generic products do not have respray programs or cover technology fee reimbursement if a replant is required. In 2003, we evaluated the yield of seven glyphosate and surfactant combinations. Herbolyte is a liquid adjuvant that replaces AMS and surfactant. Plant Height (IN.) Pod Height (IN.) Standability 1 = Erect 5 = Flat Rank Brand-Variety Relative Maturity GROUP II 1 BECK 283RR BECK 292RR BECK 295NRR BECK 266NRR AVERAGE GROUP III & IV 1 BECK 367NRR BECK 355RR BECK 323RR BECK 405NRR BECK 306NRR BECK 387NRR BECK 336NRR BECK 417NRR BECK 365CRR BECK 375NRR AVERAGE Rate (oz.) Herbicide Brand Glyphosate Company Average Bu/A Roundup WeatherMax + Herbolyte 1 Monsanto Roundup WeatherMax + Array 2 Monsanto Glyphomax Plus + Array Dow AgroSciences Touchdown IQ + Array Syngenta Honcho Plus + Array Monsanto Clearout 41 Plus + Array Chem Products Technologies Roundup WeatherMax + Monsanto 54.2 Agroculture Foliar Feed 3 + Array 1 Herbolyte is a registered trademark of Profit Pro. 2 Array is a registered trademark of Rosen s. 3 Agroculture Foliar Feed is a registered trademark of Agroculture. Summary: Our 2003 results mirrored the majority of university data comparing various glyphosate combinations. Little difference in efficacy, crop response and yield between treatments was observed. There was only a 1.5 bushel difference between the different treatments. Note: Experimental varieties were omitted due to space limitations.

BECK'S AgriEnergy Resources Study on Soybeans - 2003 RAINFALL Location: D4 plot Previous Crop: Corn April 1.5 in. Planted: April 16, 2003 Tillage: Fall: Hog manure injected May 7.7 in.

63 Purpose: AgriEnergy Resources (AER) is a company that has developed a systems approach to renewable farming.

66 BECK'S AgriEnergy Resources Study on Soybeans RAINFALL Location: D4 plot Previous Crop: Corn April 1.5 in. Planted: April 16, 2003 Tillage: Fall: Hog manure injected May 7.7 in. Harvested: September 26, 2003 Spring: S-tine June 2.0 in. Rows: Six 15 rows Herbicide: Burndown July 10.4 in. Population: 175,000 seeds/a. and Post: Roundup WeatherMax August 5.2 in. Total 26.8 in. 63 Purpose: AgriEnergy Resources (AER) is a company that has developed a systems approach to renewable farming. Their idea is to build the soil to a level that will improve crop yields, reduce commercial fertilizer use, reduce weed and insect infestation, and create a crop that is more nutritious. This test compares the AER program to what we are currently using on our farm. Their soybean program consists of applying Residuce in the fall after corn was harvested. Residuce may accelerate the breakdown of plant residues by providing available nutrition to soil microbes. In the spring we sprayed a mix of bioligicals, thiosol, and fungal cultures and incorporated it. This year, we also added a seed treatment from AER called Bio Seed Gard, which is a blend of beneficial fungi shown to discourage the establishment of crop pathogens and protect the seed for better germination. Plant Height (IN.) Pod Height (IN.) Standability 1= Erect 5 = Flat AER Advantage Bu./A. Rank Brand-Variety AgriEnergy Resources Program 1 BECK 367NRR BECK 292RR BECK 306NRR BECK 387NRR AVERAGE Traditional Program 1 BECK 387NRR BECK 367NRR BECK 292RR BECK 306NRR AVERAGE Summary: Our results in 2000 gave us an 8.2 Bu./A. advantage for the AER program compared to our traditional program. Since the AER program is an ongoing process, we continued to test in the same location in 2001 with soybeans, and in 2002 with corn. We found no significant yield differences in these years. This year s results showed a 3 Bu./A. advantage for the AER program. Special thanks to David Wuethrich of Wuethrich Pork and Grain for supplying the AgriEnergy products for our testing. From Sure Gro treated soybeans to high yielding hybrids, Beck s provides everything I need for my operation. In addition, Beck s has a helpful and knowledgeable staff always available to answer questions. Ron Eppard Huntington, IN Beck s products have provided me with high and consistent yields for many years. The excellent service and friendly staff make it easy to do business with Beck s. Robert Westover Centerville, IN

67 64 BECK'S BioPlus HV-682 Study on Soybeans 2003 RAINFALL Location: D5 plot Seeding Rate: 180,000 seeds/a. April 1.5 in. Planted: April 22, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn May 7.7 in. Harvested: October 1, 2003 Tillage: Fall injected hog manure June 2.0 in. Rows: Six 15 rows S-tine in Spring July 10.4 in. Replications: Two (averaged) Herbicide: 22 oz. Roundup August 5.2 in. WeatherMax Total 26.8 in. Purpose: In this study we are comparing twenty-two soybean varieties with and without BioPlus HV-682, a Biological Growth Activator, which is said to stimulate or activate growth processes of plants and microorganisms in the soil. We applied 16 oz./a. to the soil prior to planting, then another one gallon per acre during V6-V7 vegetative growth stage in late June. Special thanks to Steve Pierce of Windfall for providing the BioPlus product for this test. Plant Height (IN.) Pod Height (IN.) Standability 1 = Erect 5 = Flat 2003 Rank Brand-Variety Relative Maturity GROUP II 1 BECK 292RR BECK 295NRR BECK EX BECK 283RR AVERAGE GROUP III & IV 1 BECK 417NRR BECK 375NRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK 355RR BECK 367NRR BECK 336NRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK 405NRR BECK EX BECK 323RR BECK AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Summary of Results: BioPlus HV No BioPlus HV Summary: While we saw less than a bushel per acre difference, we hesitate to draw conclusions from this one study where we know we had variability due to the hog manure that we applied in the fall of 2002.

68 65 BECK'S No-Till Double-Crop Soybeans after Wheat Study RAINFALL Location: A5 E. plot Seeding Rate Various April 1.5 in. Planted: July 18, 2003 Previous Crop: Wheat May 7.7 in. Harvested: November 4, 2003 Tillage: No-Till June 2.0 in. Rows: 7.5 rows Herbicide: Preplant: Roundup WeatherMax July 10.4 in. Replications: Two (averaged) August 5.2 in. Total 26.8 in. Purpose: Double crop soybeans after wheat can be profitable in Central Indiana if the weather cooperates. For double crop soybeans to be successful, we need adequate rainfall during July and August along with a normal to later than normal frost. Plant Height (IN.) Pod Height (IN.) Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 323RR BECK 355RR BECK 295NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 336NRR BECK 417NRR BECK 405NRR BECK 367NRR BECK 306NRR BECK 352RR BECK 292RR BECK 387NRR BECK 365CRR BECK 437NRR AVERAGE DOUBLE CROP SOYBEAN PLOT AVERAGES Plant Year Planting Date Height (IN.) 2003 July July June June June June July July July July July No Plot No Plot No Plot 1991 June Average Average does not include Summary: FIRST KILLING FREEZE (28 o OR LESS) North Central South Columbia City Farmland Indianapolis Washington 2003 Oct. 2 Oct. 2 Nov Oct. 14 Oct. 14 Oct. 14 Nov.2** 2001 Oct. 7 Oct. 7 Oct. 28 Oct Nov. 5 Nov. 5 Nov. 15 Nov Oct. 21 Oct. 18 Nov. 3 Nov Oct. 22 Nov. 4 Nov. 5 Nov. 7* 1997 Oct. 23 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct Nov. 2 Nov. 2 Nov. 2 Nov Sept. 23 Sept. 23 Nov. 3 Nov Oct. 27 Oct. 27 Nov. 23 Nov Oct. 10 Oct. 11 Nov. 1 Nov Oct. 19 Oct. 19 Oct. 19 Oct Sept. 28 Oct. 16 Oct. 16 Nov Oct. 26 Oct. 26 Oct. 27 Oct Oct. 4 Oct. 4 Nov. 3 Nov Oct. 14 Oct. 6 Oct. 12 Oct Oct. 12 Oct. 4 Oct. 12 Oct Nov. 3 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov Nov. 20 Oct. 2 Nov. 21 Nov Nov. 3 Nov. 6 Nov. 6 Nov. 6 Source: Ken Scheeringa, Purdue Agronomy Dept. *Vincennes location.(killing Frost = 32 o F, Killing Freeze = 28 o F). **Bloomington location. In 2003 we demonstrated the risk associated with growing double crop soybeans. The soybeans were planted on July 18, which is two weeks later than normal. We had good moisture at planting to promote good emergence, but saw hotter, drier conditions the last half of August, which affected soybean development. Late planting, along with dry conditions and an earlier than normal frost reduced yields to a plot average of 9.6 bushels per acre.

69 UNIVERSITY and F.I.R.S.T.* RESULTS PURDUE UNIVERSITY CORN Brand-Hybrid Location/ % Mois. Bu/A. Rank BECK 5727CB Central Mid W. Lafayette Location th out of 70 BECK 7997CB Central Late W. Lafayette Location st out of 61 BECK 5166 Northern Early Columbia City Location rd out of 30 BEANS Variety Location/ Bu/A. Rank BECK 375NRR Group III RR Tippecanoe Location st out of 33 BECK 367NRR Group III RR Tippecanoe Location nd out of 33 BECK 323RR Group III RR Randolph Location st out of 22 BECK 417NRR Group III RR Knox Location nd out of 17 UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY CORN Brand-Hybrid Location/ % Mois. Bu/A. Rank BECK 5422CBCL Six Location Average Early Hybrids st out of 46 MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY CORN Brand-Hybrid Location/ % Mois. Bu/A. Rank BECK 5125CB Branch County Early Grain nd out of 42 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CORN Brand-Hybrid Location/ % Mois. Bu/A. Rank BECK 6197 East Central Region 3 Loc. Avg th out of 170 BECK 5422Bt 1 Brownstown Location rd out of 96 BEANS Variety Location/ Bu/A. Rank BECK 295NRR North Central Region Group II 3 Loc. Avg nd out of 103 BECK 295NRR Monmouth Location Group II Mat rd out of 103 BECK 295NRR Dwight Location Group II Mat st out of 103 BECK 375NRR North Central Region Group III - 3 Loc. Avg st out of 130 BECK 375NRR Goodfield Location Group III Mat st out of 130 BECK 292RR Perry Location nd out of 38 BECK 375NRR Perry Location th out of 195 BECK 367NRR Urbana RR Group III 7 Row Spacing nd out of 38 BECK 417NRR Southern Region Group IV 3 Loc. Avg rd out of F.I.R.S.T.* CORN Brand-Hybrid Location/ % Mois. Bu/A. Rank BECK 5322CB Indiana Central Perrysville Location nd out of 60 BECK 5166 Indiana North Woodburn Location th out of 46 BECK 5959 Illinois East Central 6 Loc. Avg th out of 72 BECK 5959 Illinois East Central Watseka Location rd out of 72 BECK 5166 Ohio North West Bloomdale Location th out of 47 BECK 5322CB Ohio North West Leipsic Location nd out of 47 BEANS Variety Location/ Bu/A. Rank BECK 323RR Illinois North Central 4 Loc. Avg nd out of 42 BECK 323RR Illinois North Central Macomb Location rd out of 42 BECK 405NRR Illinois Southern 4 Loc. Avg th out of 36 BECK 405NRR Illinois South Belleville Location st out of 36 BECK 405NRR Illinois South Vandalia Location th out of 36 BECK 323RR Illinois North Central Rossville Location nd out of 42 BECK 323RR Illinois North Central Towanda Location nd out of 42 BECK 323RR Illinois North Central Tremont Location rd out of 42 BECK 405NRR Indiana South Huntingburg Location st out of 24 BECK 367NRR Indiana Central Greensburg Location st out of 24 BECK 323RR Indiana Central Oxford Location st out of 24 BECK 375NRR Indiana Central Danville Location st out of 24 BECK 367NRR Indiana Central Danville Location rd out of 24 BECK 323RR Indiana North New Paris Location nd out of 24 BECK 336NRR Indiana North New Paris Location rd out of 24 BECK 323RR Indiana North LaCross Location st out of 24 BECK 283RR Indiana North LaCross Location rd out of 24 *F.I.R.S.T. = Farmer s Independent Research of Seed Technologies.

70 Side by Side Corn Strip Checks Name County & State Hybrid Bushels Rob McCollough Branch Co., MI BECK Pioneer 34M Harry Fillager Butler Co., OH BECK 5454CL Pioneer 32D Pioneer 34H Pioneer 33H Harry Fillager Butler Co., OH BECK BECK 5737CL Pioneer 34D Kay & Dave Martin Carroll Co., IN BECK BECK Rob Catey Cumberland Co., IL BECK 5483Bt AgriGold Paul Vanderbur Decatur Co., IN BECK Pioneer 33J Russell Zeedyk Defiance Co., OH BECK Pioneer 34H H C Farms Delaware Co., IN BECK Asgrow 601RR/YG Tim Schable Douglas Co., IL BECK AgriGold Tim Haarmann Effingham Co., IL BECK Mycogen Squires Farms, Inc. Fayette Co., IN BECK 5827 N/A Pioneer 33J24 N/A Tom Von Seggern Fulton Co., OH BECK Pioneer 34H Hirsch Family Farms Gibson Co., IN BECK 5737CL Pioneer 33P Hirsch Family Farms Gibson Co., IN BECK 5483Bt 1 N/A BECK 5339CBCL N/A

71 68 Side by Side Corn Strip Checks 2003 Name County & State Hybrid Bushels Jay Sensmeier Gibson Co., IN BECK 7997CL Pioneer 31G Pioneer 34B Ron Eppard Huntington Co., IN BECK Pioneer 34D Denver Hackman Jackson Co., IN BECK 6464CL Croplan Bill Morris Johnson Co., IN BECK 5727wx Croplan Harold Roth Piatt Co., IL BECK 5339CBCL Pioneer 33P BECK Kent Williams Posey Co., IN BECK 6464CL BECK 5737CL Pioneer 33G Brockett & Ramsey Farms Saline Co., IL BECK 7997CB Pioneer 33P Rexing Farms Spencer Co., IN BECK 5422CBCL Pioneer 34B Mark & Scott Binegar Wells Co., IN BECK 5422RW BECK Fausset Farms Clinton Co., IN BECK 5737CL Golden Harvest Prairie View Farms White Co., IN BECK 5454CL Garst 8484Bt BECK 5737CL Garst Verne Wilson White Co., IN BECK 5166 N/A Pioneer 34H31 N/A Pioneer 34J24 N/A Shady Grove Farms Whitley Co., IN BECK 5322 (Counter) BECK 5322RW

72 Full Field Corn Checks Name County & State Hybrid Acres Bushels Kent Franz Adams Co., IN BECK Dan Buchan Adams Co., IN BECK 5283Bt Glen Dettmer Allen Co., IN BECK 5483Bt Glen Dettmer Allen Co., IN BECK Mark Rosene Allen Co., IN BECK Mark Rosene Allen Co., IN BECK Mark Rosene Allen Co., IN BECK 5283Bt Mark Rosene Allen Co., IN BECK Ron Gick Benton Co., IN BECK 5339CBCL Ron Gick Benton Co., IN BECK Fred Walker Blackford Co., IN BECK N/A Darrell Meese Crawford Co., IL BECK Hunter Robbins Decatur Co., IN BECK 7997CB Hunter Robbins Decatur Co., IN BECK Hunter Robbins Decatur Co., IN BECK 5727CB Brent Wening Dubois Co., IN BECK 5360CL Hirsch Family Farms Gibson Co., IN BECK 5422CBCL Hirsch Family Farms Gibson Co., IN BECK 5737CL Curt & Fred Clouser Grant Co., IN BECK Curt & Fred Clouser Grant Co., IN BECK Curt & Fred Clouser Grant Co., IN BECK Curt & Fred Clouser Grant Co., IN BECK Curt & Fred Clouser Grant Co., IN BECK 5727CB David Morgan Grant Co., IN BECK N/A Jack & Bryan Farley Grant Co., IN BECK 5422Bt N/A Jack & Bryan Farley Grant Co., IN BECK N/A Lester & Wendell Cates Grant Co., IN BECK 5483Bt N/A Lester & Wendell Cates Grant Co., IN BECK 5454CL 20.0 N/A Rulon Enterprises Hamilton Co., IN BECK N/A Rulon Enterprises Hamilton Co., IN BECK 5125CB N/A Elvin Barks Harrison Co., IN BECK 7997CB Elvin Barks Harrison Co., IN BECK 7997CL Elvin Barks Harrison Co., IN BECK 7997CL Al Storch Henry Co., OH BECK 5283Bt Al Storch Henry Co., OH BECK

73 70 Full Field Corn Checks 2003 Name County & State Hybrid Acres Bushels Bob Kuesel Henry Co., OH BECK Bob Kuesel Henry Co., OH BECK Bob Kuesel Henry Co., OH BECK 5283Bt Bob Kuesel Henry Co., OH BECK 5125CB Bob Reimund Henry Co., OH BECK 5283Bt Bruce Meyer Henry Co., OH BECK Chuck Cline Henry Co., OH BECK Jim & Frank Motycka Henry Co., OH BECK 5283Bt Leon Panning Henry Co., OH BECK Vernon Oberhaus Henry Co., OH BECK B & B Kirkpatrick Farms Howard Co., IN BECK 5125CB 25.5 N/A B & B Kirkpatrick Farms Howard Co., IN BECK N/A B & B Kirkpatrick Farms Howard Co., IN BECK N/A Mark Johnston Howard Co., IN BECK Terry Keiffer Huntington Co., IN BECK Terry Keiffer Huntington Co., IN BECK Terry Keiffer Huntington Co., IN BECK 5125CB Creighton Brothers Kosciusko Co., IN BECK N/A Creighton Brothers Kosciusko Co., IN BECK N/A Creighton Brothers Kosciusko Co., IN BECK 5283Bt N/A John Janssen LaSalle Co., IL BECK 5339CBCL Ken McComb LaSalle Co., IL BECK 5483Bt Ken McComb LaSalle Co., IL BECK Clarence Papenburg Livingston Co., IL BECK 5283Bt Larry Evers Livingston Co., IL BECK Pat Prindiville Livingston Co., IL BECK 5422Bt Pat Prindiville Livingston Co., IL BECK 5727CB RiverView Farms, Inc. Orange Co., IN BECK 5422Bt RiverView Farms, Inc. Orange Co., IN BECK 5422Bt Jim & Eric Grubaugh Paulding Co., OH BECK Jim & Eric Grubaugh Paulding Co., OH BECK Ronald & Randall Nichols Sullivan Co, IN BECK 5454CL 55.0 N/A Forrest Johnson Tippecanoe Co., IN BECK 5339CBCL Barry Sheets Whitley Co., IN BECK 5283Bt Jim & Lester Sheets Whitley Co., IN BECK

72 Farmer Corn & Soybean Plots O ver my years I have observed that no two growing seasons have been alike.

Beck s Hybrids is committed to helping you overcome these challenges, and take advantage of opportunities by offering you whole field and multiple plot yield information so that you can make informed

We would like to thank all cooperators who took the time and effort to assist in obtaining this data.

74 72 Farmer Corn & Soybean Plots O ver my years I have observed that no two growing seasons have been alike. This past season was certainly no exception, challenges and opportunities were evident all through the growing season. Beck s Hybrids is committed to helping you overcome these challenges, and take advantage of opportunities by offering you whole field and multiple plot yield information so that you can make informed decisions about next year s crop. The field checks and test plots that you see on the following pages are from all across our marketing area. We would like to thank all cooperators who took the time and effort to assist in obtaining this data. After reviewing this information, call your local dealer, district sales manager or our office to discuss any of the plots or other test results. Thank you for your trust and association, please allow us to be your seed supplier for Lee R. Rulon, Marketing Director James H. Williams Franklin, IN: We harvested a field of Beck 7997 on October 13, 2003 at 21.7% moisture, 55.9 test weight. It was planted on May 3 rd. This corn was sold directly out the field and the yield was bushels per acre adjusted to 15% moisture. We were amazed at the yield because the field stood under water during July. A great yield for adverse conditions! We were also very pleased with our Beck s soybeans this year given the weather conditions. One 60 acre field averaged over 50 bushels per acre that was planted on June 17 th! We depend on Beck s each year for good performance! Brian Henderson, Henderson Grain Kokomo, IN: We re into our third generation using Beck s seed. We enjoy their Pre-Harvest Field Show year after year, which enables us to look at their new technologies and new products. We have had excellent service and performance with Beck s products. We re very happy that they have released the new HES Hybrids and Waxy Hybrids for A.E. Staley and A.E. Staley will accept them for the 2004 year.

73 Harry Fillager Somerville, OH: Having access to all of the technologies that Beck s offers gives me the options to control weeds and insects as we need to.

Scott Lasater Gaston, IN: Beck s Hybrids has made us more profitable with their outstanding products such as 5125CB, 5322 and 5727 in the corn line up and 323RR, 367NRR, and 417NRR in the bean line

Our customers have also completed side by side comparisons with competitive products and found Beck s to increase their profit!

75 73 Harry Fillager Somerville, OH: Having access to all of the technologies that Beck s offers gives me the options to control weeds and insects as we need to. In our area, premiums are being offered for some characteristics that Beck s hybrids offer. Having the ability to access these markets can add to our bottom line. Scott Lasater Gaston, IN: Beck s Hybrids has made us more profitable with their outstanding products such as 5125CB, 5322 and 5727 in the corn line up and 323RR, 367NRR, and 417NRR in the bean line up. The people that represent Beck s Hybrids from the Beck family to all the support staff are very knowledgeable. Our customers have also completed side by side comparisons with competitive products and found Beck s to increase their profit! Keith Matson, Matson Farms Newton, IL: This is the first year we used Beck s Sure Gro soybeans. We planted a Beck s soybean plot on a portion of this field and planted non-treated soybeans on the rest. We had to replant the entire field except where we used Sure Gro soybeans in the plot. Sure Gro gives extra insurance for our Roundup Ready soybean program. William J. Bartlett Mattoon, IL: This was my first year visiting Beck s during their Pre- Harvest Field Days. The quality of the facility, attitude of all the employees and practical farm research plots were amazing. Beck s cares about all of their customers, large or small. I have used Beck s corn and soybeans for the past two seasons. Beck s has outperformed their competition consistently and I will place Beck s on 100% of my acreage. Beck s is an innovative family-owned company that constantly brings new products and ideas to help improve their customers bottom lines.

76 74 RON GICK Fowler, IN NORTHWEST IN Benton Co. Planted: April 23, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 24, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Balance Pro / Define / Population: 31,000 seeds/a. 2,4-D / Atrazine Insecticide: Aztec 1 BECK 5339CBCL BECK BECK 5229RW BECK 5727CB BECK 5166 Aztec** BECK 5727wx BECK 5166 Prescribe** BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK Pioneer 33M BECK EX BECK 5727 Aztec** BECK BECK 5166RW** BECK BECK 5229wx BECK BECK 5727 Prescribe** BECK 5727 Cruiser High Rate** BECK 5422RW BECK 5125CB Pioneer 33G BECK 5166 Cruiser High Rate** BECK 5012RW BECK 5322CB BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5166wx BECK 5727RW*** BECK EX BECK 5283Bt BECK 5322wx BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5322RW BECK 5305wx BECK 5405wx AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. **Average of two checks. ***Average of four checks.

77 LARRY DAVIS Reynolds, IN NORTHWEST IN White Co. Planted: April 28, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 23, 2003 Tillage: Field Cultivator Rows: 36 rows Herbicide: Harness Xtra Population: 29,000 seeds/a. Insecticide: Force 75 1 BECK 5166 Cruiser High Rate BECK 5166 Prescribe BECK 5166RW BECK 5166 Force ST AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. LARRY DAVIS Reynolds, IN NORTHWEST IN White Co. Planted: April 28, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 23, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 36 rows Herbicide: Harness Xtra Population: 29,000 seeds/a. Insecticide: Force 1 BECK BECK BECK BECK EX BECK BECK EX BECK BECK BECK 5322RW BECK 5727 Cruiser Low Rate BECK 5727 Gaucho BECK 5727RW AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. I planted Beck s 5727CB for the first time in We had tremendous corn yields all through Gibson City this year and the 5727CB was as good as any corn we planted. I would estimate the yield on that hybrid to be 185 bu. per acre. I intend to plant the corn again in Kevin Buhs Gibson City, IL

78 76 KIRK BENNETT Knox, IN NORTHWEST IN Starke Co. Planted: April 19, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 8, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 36 rows Herbicide: Atrazine / Prowl Population: 24,500 seeds/a. Insecticide: Lorsban 1 BECK 5727wx BECK 5275wx BECK 5305wx BECK 5283Bt BECK 5339CBCL Hubner H-3535wx BECK Hubner BECK 5125CB BECK Hubner Hubner 4109Bt BECK BECK BECK 5229wx BECK BECK BECK BECK AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. WOLF BROTHERS Wanatah, IN NORTHWEST IN Laporte Co. Planted: May 13, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 28, 2003 Tillage: Conservation Rows: 30 rows Irrigated Plot Population: 28,000 seeds/a. Adjusted* 1 Pioneer 33T BECK 5727wx Pioneer 34D Pioneer 34H Hubner H-3535wx Pioneer 34F Pioneer 34G BECK 5229wx BECK 5405wx AVERAGE Pioneer 36B06 checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 18.2%. *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids and Pioneer.

79 REX KLISE Kokomo, IN NORTH CENTRAL IN Miami Co. Planted: April 19, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 8, 2003 Tillage: Field Cultivator Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Degree Xtra / Population: 29,800 seeds/a. Hornet Insecticide: Aztec 77 Adjusted* 1 BECK BECK EX BECK EX Pioneer 34M BECK BECK EX BECK BECK EX BECK BECK 5483Bt BECK BECK 5322CB BECK BECK EX BECK 5125CB BECK 5737CL BECK EX BECK BECK EX BECK BECK BECK 5283Bt BECK EX Pioneer 33G BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX AVERAGE BECK 5166 checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 18.5%. *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. We have been very pleased with our experience with Beck s. In particular, we use all Bt 1/Liberty Link hybrids. Beck s provides us with the latest technology in the best yielding hybrids. Jerry Losure Marion, IN

80 TOM BAKER Claypool, IN NORTH CENTRAL IN Kosciusko Co. Planted: April 26, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 30, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Lumax Population: 28,500 seeds/a. Insecticide: Lorsban 79 1 BECK BECK BECK 5322** Croplan Genetics Croplan Genetics Golden Harvest H Croplan Genetics BECK 5339CBCL BECK 5229CL BECK 5125CB BECK Golden Harvest H BECK 5454CL BECK BECK AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. **Average of two checks. HANK RIFFLE Akron, IN NORTH CENTRAL IN Fulton Co. Planted: April 26, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 27, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Degree Xtra / Atrazine Population: 28,500 seeds/a. Insecticide: Lorsban 1 BECK BECK 5283Bt BECK BECK BECK BECK 5125CB McKillip McKillip BECK BECK McKillip BECK BECK BECK AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids.

81 78 RICHARD SCHMIDT Bremen, IN NORTH CENTRAL IN Marshall Co. Planted: April 25, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 31, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Harness Xtra Population: 26,000 seeds/a. Adjusted* 1 BECK BECK BECK 5283Bt BECK BECK 5339CBCL BECK BECK BECK BECK 5125CB Pioneer 35Y BECK BECK AVERAGE BECK 5166 checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 21.2%. *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. VOREIS FARMS Argos, IN NORTH CENTRAL IN Marshall Co. Planted: April 23, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 16, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Insecticide: Capture Population: 28,000 seeds/a. 1 BECK 5125CB Pioneer 34H31** BECK BECK Pioneer 34N BECK BECK 5283Bt Mycogen 2P BECK Mycogen 2K AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids and Pioneer. **Average of two checks. The 5360CL did an excellent job for an early corn planted in the south. Especially if you get it planted in mid-april and considering disease packages and harvest in late September. 18 acres /bu., 16.5 moisture Brent Wening Jasper, IN

82 80 LEE SHELLHAMER Wabash, IN NORTH CENTRAL IN Wabash Co. Planted: April 14, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 20, 2003 Tillage: Field Cultivator Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Degree Xtra Population: 29,900 seeds/a. Insecticide: Regent Adjusted* 1 BECK BECK BECK 5125CB BECK BECK BECK 5283Bt BECK Pioneer 34D BECK BECK EX Pioneer 34H BECK BECK BECK 5322CB BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5339CBCL BECK EX AVERAGE BECK 5166 checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 18.1%. *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. SNIDER FARMS New Paris, IN NORTH CENTRAL IN Elkhart Co. Planted: April 25, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 23, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Bicep II Magnum / Population: 29,000 seeds/a. Balance Pro Insecticide: Empower Adjusted* 1 BECK 5125CB BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5322CB BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5283Bt BECK EX BECK AVERAGE BECK 5166 checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 17.5%. *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids.

83 LEHMAN FEED MILL Berne, IN NORTHEAST IN Adams Co. Planted: April 23, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 22, 2003 Tillage: Field Cultivator Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Bicep II Lite Magnum Population: 30,800 seeds/a. Adjusted* 1 AgriGold BECK 5366** Pioneer 34M BECK BECK 5339CBCL BECK BECK 5125CB BECK EX BECK BECK EX BECK 5422CBCL BECK BECK 5166RW Stewart HC BECK 5727 Gaucho BECK BECK EX BECK Stewart HC BECK 5283Bt BECK 5322RW Golden Harvest H Stewart S BECK Stewart HC BECK Stewart S BECK EX Stewart HC AVERAGE BECK 5166 checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 14.7%. **Average of two checks (175.7 and Bu./A.). REX MARBACH Decatur, IN NORTHEAST IN Adams Co. Planted: April 27, 2003 Previous Crop: Wheat Harvested: October 30, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Degree Xtra / Atrazine Population: 29,500 seeds/a. 1 Golden Harvest H BECK BECK 5283Bt Dekalb C60-08YGCB Asgrow RX Asgrow RX BECK Dekalb C Dekalb C BECK 5727CL Golden Harvest H-9247Bt AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. 81

84 82 JIM & LESTER SHEETS Columbia City, IN NORTHEAST IN Whitley Co. Planted: April 30, 2003 Previous Crop: Wheat Harvested: October 30, 2003 Tillage: Field Cultivator Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Harness Xtra Population: 30,000 seeds/a. 1 BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK 5322CB BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK EX BECK 5283Bt BECK BECK 5125CB BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5483Bt BECK 5422Bt BECK EX BECK BECK EX AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. TRAVIS ZOOK Wolcottville, IN NORTHEAST IN Lagrange Co. Planted: May 22, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 31, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Bicep II Magnum Population: 30,000 seeds/a. 1 BECK BECK BECK BECK EX BECK BECK 5125CB BECK BECK BECK 5288RR BECK 5283Bt BECK 5339CBCL AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids.

85 ROBERT LEE Marion, IN NORTHEAST IN Wells Co. Planted: June 2, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 30, 2003 Tillage: Field Cultivator Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Define / Balance Pro / Population: 27,900 seeds/a. Atrazine Insecticide: Aztec 1 BECK 5283Bt Trisler 5244RR BECK 5125CB Federal 6530CB Federal 7220CB BECK Trisler 5244RW Trisler 2949RR BECK 5405Bt BECK Trisler 2610LL BECK 5422Bt Trisler Trisler 5248RRRW BECK 5483Bt BECK BECK Trisler 2470LL BECK AVERAGE D. & K. HOFFMAN NORTHEAST IN Columbia City, IN Whitley Co. Planted: April 29, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 11, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Lumax / Aatrex Population: 32,000 seeds/a. Insecticide: Regent Irrigated Plot 1 BECK BECK 5422Bt BECK BECK BECK 5339CBCL BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK BECK 5322CB BECK BECK 5483Bt BECK BECK 5125CB BECK EX BECK 5283Bt AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids.

86 84 PAUL ADAMS Clinton, IN WEST CENTRAL IN Vermillion Co. Planted: April 23, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 21, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Balance Pro Population: 28,000 seeds/a. Insecticide: Aztec Adjusted* 1 BECK BECK 5422RW BECK EX BECK 5727CB BECK 5727 Gaucho BECK BECK EX BECK BECK 5322RW BECK 5422CBCL BECK 5483Bt BECK BECK 5166RW BECK BECK 5454CL BECK BECK 5727 Cruiser Low Rate BECK 6918W BECK 5229RW BECK BECK EX BECK BECK 5727RW BECK 7997CB AVERAGE BECK 5622 checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 13.2%. BEN DEFREESE Westpoint, IN WEST CENTRAL IN Tippecanoe Co. Planted: April 28, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: November 3, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Bicep II Magnum / Marksman Population: 28,500 seeds/a. Insecticide: Force 1 BECK 5959** BECK BECK BECK 5366** BECK EX BECK BECK BECK 5125CB BECK EX BECK BECK BECK EX BECK BECK BECK 5727wx Pioneer 33T BECK 5275wx BECK 5305wx Pioneer 33J BECK 5322wx BECK 5166wx AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. **Average of two checks.

87 GABLE BROTHERS Colfax, IN WEST CENTRAL IN Montgomery Co. Planted: April 23, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 24, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Simazine 4L / Aim / Lumax Population: 27,500 seeds/a. Insecticide: Aztec 1 BECK 5166** BECK EX BECK 5422RW BECK EX BECK 5166RW BECK BECK 6464CL BECK BECK EX BECK 5454CL BECK 5229CL BECK 5322RW BECK 6599CBRR BECK 5422** BECK 5737CL BECK 5727** BECK 5339CBCL BECK 5727RW BECK 5229RW BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK 7997CL BECK BECK BECK EX BECK 7997CB BECK AVERAGE WIMMER FARMS Rockville, IN WEST CENTRAL IN Parke Co. Planted: April 30, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 20, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 36 rows Herbicide: Balance Pro / Aatrex / Buctril Population: 27,000 seeds/a. Insecticide: Force 1 BECK EX BECK BECK BECK 6599CBRR BECK EX BECK 5727RW BECK EX BECK BECK EX BECK 7997CB BECK AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. **Average of two checks.

88 86 KEN COLLINS West Lafayette, IN WEST CENTRAL IN Tippecanoe Co. Planted: April 30, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 23, 2003 Tillage: Field Cultivator Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Bicep II Magnum / Aatrex Population: 29,900 seeds/a. Insecticide: Force 1 BECK BECK 5727CB BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK 6464CL BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK 5422CBCL BECK BECK BECK 5275wx BECK 5166wx BECK 5727wx BECK 5454CL BECK 5322wx BECK EX Pioneer 33J Pioneer 33T BECK 5305wx BECK 5339CBCL AVERAGE BILL STONECIPHER Covington, IN WEST CENTRAL IN Fountain Co. Planted: April 25, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 22, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Dual / Atrazine / Northstar Population: 28,000 seeds/a. Insecticide: Force Adjusted* 1 BECK 5283Bt BECK 5166RW BECK 5339CBCL BECK 5422Bt BECK BECK BECK 5322RW BECK BECK BECK 5727RW BECK BECK 5483Bt BECK AVERAGE BECK 5422 checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 17.4%. *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids.

89 TEROME & MERRIL GOUGH CENTRAL IN Fairmount, IN Grant Co. Planted: April 28, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 22, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Basis Gold Population: 30,600 seeds/a. Insecticide: Liquid Furadan Adjusted* 1 BECK BECK AgriGold Garst 8484Bt IT Garst 8450 IT AgriGold BECK BECK 5339CBCL BECK Specialty Adler Adler Adler 3400CF AgriGold BECK 5125CB Garst 8464 IT Garst 8523 IT Adler Specialty Specialty Adler AgriGold 6490Bt BECK Specialty Specialty Specialty AVERAGE BECK 5727CB checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 16.9%. 87 KAY & DAVE MARTIN Delphi, IN CENTRAL IN Carroll Co. Planted: April 23, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 22, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Degree Xtra / Population: 29,300 seeds/a. Balance Pro Insecticide: Aztec Adjusted* 1 BECK BECK BECK BECK 5275wx BECK BECK 5727wx BECK AVERAGE BECK 5166 checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 16.0%. *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids.

90 BILL RAWLINGS Danville, IN CENTRAL IN Hendricks Co. Planted: April 23, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 31, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Simazine / Balance Pro Population: 27,200 seeds/a. Insecticide: Lorsban 91 Adjusted* 1 BECK 5422Bt BECK 5483Bt BECK 5727CB BECK BECK Dairyland Stealth BECK 6262CB BECK BECK 5283Bt BECK Dairyland Stealth BECK BECK Dairyland 5112Bt Dairyland Stealth 1411Bt BECK BECK 5339CBCL Dairyland 1507Bt BECK 5737CL BECK 5422CBCL Dairyland Stealth BECK BECK BECK AVERAGE BECK 5727CB checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 15.3%. GARRY & MARK STARKEY Indianapolis, IN CENTRAL IN Hendricks Co. Planted: April 29, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 21, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Field Master Population: 29,000 seeds/a. Adjusted* 1 BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK 5322wx BECK BECK 5166wx BECK BECK EX BECK 5727wx BECK 5305wx BECK 5275wx BECK 5229wx BECK 5405wx AVERAGE BECK 5422 checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 17.2%. *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids.

91 90 GARY SPRAY Kirklin, IN CENTRAL IN Clinton Co. Planted: May 24, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: November 1, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 36 rows Herbicide: Lumax Population: 29,500 seeds/a. Insecticide: Lorsban Adjusted* 1 Pioneer 34M BECK 5125CB BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK 5727RW Pioneer 33D BECK 5166RW BECK BECK AVERAGE BECK 5166 checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 16.5%. *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. DARYL STEPHENSON Coatesville, IN CENTRAL IN Hendricks Co. Planted: April 29, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 18, 2003 Tillage: Field Cultivator Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Balance Pro / Atrazine Population: 28,000 seeds/a. Insecticide: Regent 1 BECK 5422CBCL BECK BECK BECK EX BECK 5727CB BECK EX BECK 5322wx BECK 5727 Gaucho BECK 5727 Cruiser Low Rate Pioneer 33P BECK EX BECK 6599CBRR BECK BECK Pioneer 34H BECK EX BECK 5339CBCL BECK BECK EX BECK BECK 7997CB BECK EX BECK AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by Daryl Stephenson.

92 HITE FARMS Kokomo, IN CENTRAL IN Howard Co. Planted: April 23, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 17, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Balance Pro / Atrazine / Population: 28,800 seeds/a. Degree Xtra Insecticide: Force Adjusted* 1 BECK BECK BECK EX Select Seed BECK EX BECK BECK BECK Select Seed BECK EX BECK BECK Stewart S BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK BECK EX Stewart HC Select Seed Stewart S BECK EX AVERAGE BECK 5322 checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 16.7%. *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by Hite Farms. 89 GEORGE & TOM CROSBY Greensburg, IN CENTRAL IN Shelby Co. Planted: May 25, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 19, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 36 rows Insecticide: Lorsban Population: 27,500 seeds/a. 1 BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX Pioneer 34H BECK 7997CB BECK 6599CBRR BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids.

93 88 L. & W. CATES CENTRAL IN Marion, IN Grant Co. Planted: April 15, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 6, 2003 Tillage: Field Cultivator Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Harness Xtra Population: 32,000 seeds/a. Insecticide: Force Adjusted* 1 BECK BECK BECK 5125CB BECK 5483Bt BECK BECK 5727CB BECK BECK 5283Bt BECK BECK BECK 5422Bt BECK 5737CL BECK EX Pioneer 34B BECK Dekalb C BECK BECK BECK BECK AVERAGE BECK 5737CL checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 20.6%. T. RUNYAN & SONS CENTRAL IN Elwood, IN Madison Co. Planted: April 17, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: September 15, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Lumax Population: 30,000 seeds/a. Insecticide: Lorsban Adjusted* 1 BECK 5422Bt BECK 5727CB BECK 5283Bt BECK 5483Bt BECK BECK BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK 5339CBCL BECK BECK BECK 5125CB AVERAGE BECK 5166 checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 28.7%. *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids.

94 92 JEFF KING Sheridan, IN CENTRAL IN Hamilton Co. Planted: April 24, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 22, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 36 rows Herbicide: Aatrex / Weedone / Population: 27,000 seeds/a. Bicep II Magnum Insecticide: Nufos Adjusted* 1 BECK BECK Garst Pioneer 34H Garst BECK 5125CB Garst Pioneer 34M AgriGold 6395G Pioneer 34N AgriGold 6448Bt BECK AgriGold 6490G AgriGold Pioneer 33D Garst 8484Bt Stine AgriGold 6467G Garst Stine Stine 9715Bt BECK 5737CL Pioneer 32D AVERAGE BECK 5125CB checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 18.6%. *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids, Pioneer, Garst and Stine. CROW FARMS Lebanon, IN CENTRAL IN Boone Co. Planted: April 16, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 23, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Bicep II Magnum / Population: 30,200 seeds/a. Hornet WDG Insecticide: Aztec 1 BECK BECK BECK EX BECK BECK EX BECK BECK BECK 5405wx BECK BECK EX BECK 5322wx BECK 5727wx BECK 5229wx BECK 5275wx BECK AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids.

95 JIM & BRUCE MEYER Rushville, IN EAST CENTRAL IN Rush Co. Planted: April 30, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 23, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Harness Xtra / Prowl Population: 27,000 seeds/a. Adjusted* 1 BECK 7997CB BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK 6599CBRR BECK BECK 5483Bt AgriGold Pioneer 34M BECK BECK EX BECK BECK BECK Golden Harvest H-8877 (Animal Damage) AVERAGE BECK 5727 checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 17.9% TIM LAWYER Modoc, IN EAST CENTRAL IN Wayne Co. Planted: May 1, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 6, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Bicep II Magnum Population: 28,400 seeds/a. Adjusted* 1 BECK 5483Bt BECK BECK 6599CBRR Vigoro Golden Harvest H BECK BECK BECK AgriGold Pioneer 34M BECK EX BECK 5339CBCL BECK BECK BECK BECK 5283Bt BECK BECK BECK 5125CB BECK EX BECK AVERAGE BECK 5322 checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 26.6% *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. 93

96 94 PAUL RUSSELL Eaton, IN EAST CENTRAL IN Delaware Co. Planted: April 15, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 2, 2003 Tillage: Field Cultivator Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Callisto / Aatrex Population: 30,000 seeds/a. Insecticide: Force 1 Pioneer 34M BECK 5125CB BECK 6599CBRR Dekalb C60-19RRYG BECK 5422Bt BECK BECK 5483Bt 1*** Pioneer 34H BECK 5283Bt BECK BECK BECK BECK Stewart HC BECK BECK 5727 Gaucho Dekalb C BECK BECK 5727 Cruiser Low Rate BECK 5727** Golden Harvest H BECK 5727RW AVERAGE LUTHER UPCHURCH New Castle, IN EAST CENTRAL IN Henry Co. Planted: April 29, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 18, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Harness Xtra Population: 28,500 seeds/a. Adjusted* 1 BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK BECK BECK 5125CB BECK BECK 5339CBCL BECK EX BECK EX BECK AVERAGE BECK 5727 checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 17.2% *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. **Average of two checks. ***Average of three checks.

97 BRENT WENING Jasper, IN SOUTHWEST IN Dubois Co. Planted: April 30, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: September 16, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Gramoxone / Population: 25,131 seeds/a. Atrazine / 2,4-D / Balance Pro 95 1 BECK EX BECK 6464CL BECK 6499CBRR BECK EX BECK 5422RW BECK 5454CL BECK 7997CL BECK 6599CBRR BECK EX BECK BECK 7997CB BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5727CB BECK 5422CBCL BECK BECK 5727RW BECK 6918W AVERAGE HIRSCH FAMILY FARMS Ft. Branch, IN SOUTHWEST IN Gibson Co. Planted: April 28, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 1, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Degree Xtra / Population: 29,000 seeds/a. Aatrex 9-0 Adjusted* 1 BECK 6599CBRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK 7997CB BECK EX BECK 7538Bt BECK EX BECK 5727RW AVERAGE BECK 5737CL checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 15.4%. *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. The 2003 growing season is one for the books for my farm on corn. It is without a doubt the best corn I have ever raised (BECK 7997CL). I have been around Harrison Co. all my life and I am sure this is the best yields ever produced in Harrison Co. Beck s products fit for my farm! BECK 7997CB 50 Acres 15.5% Bu./A. BECK 7997CL 70 Acres 15.5% Bu./A. BECK 7997CL 60 Acres 15.5% Bu./A. Elvin Barks Corydon, IN

98 96 JACKSON FARMS Mt. Vernon, IN SOUTHWEST IN Posey Co. Planted: April 12, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: September 15, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Aatrex Population: 28,600 seeds/a. Insecticide: Warrior Adjusted* 1 BECK 5422CBCL Pioneer 33P BECK 5483Bt BECK 5454CL BECK 5727CB BECK 5422Bt BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK 5339CBCL BECK 5737CL BECK BECK 7997CB BECK 6262CB AVERAGE BECK 6464CL checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 17.0%. KINCAID AG SERVICE Farmersburg, IN SOUTHWEST IN Sullivan Co. Planted: April 22, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 16, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Steadfast / Population: 29,500 seeds/a. Bicep II Magnum Insecticide: Warrior 1 BECK 6599CBRR Pioneer 32W BECK Campbell BECK 5788RR BECK 6464CL Croplan Genetics 691Bt Croplan Genetics Campbell BECK 5727RW BECK BECK Pioneer 33P BECK BECK Pioneer 34B AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids.

99 JIM KUNZ Greensburg, IN SOUTHEAST IN Decatur Co. Planted: May 27, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 24, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 38 rows Herbicide: Lumax / Atrazine Population: 26,500 seeds/a. Insecticide: Force 1 BECK Pioneer 34M BECK BECK 5483Bt BECK 5454CL BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK EX Pioneer 34H BECK EX BECK 5727** BECK 5422Bt BECK 6599CBRR BECK 5737CL BECK 5727 Gaucho BECK EX BECK BECK 5727 Cruiser Low Rate BECK BECK 7997CB BECK AVERAGE MIKE SEFTON Greensburg, IN SOUTHEAST IN Decatur Co. Planted: April 29, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 10, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Keystone / Hornet Population: 27,500 seeds/a. Insecticide: Lorsban 1 Pioneer 34M BECK 5737CL BECK BECK Pioneer 34H BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK 5454CL AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. **Average of three checks.

100 RICK ZINK Campbellsburg, IN SOUTHEAST IN Washington Co. Planted: April 16, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: September 27, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Atrazine / Gramoxone / Population: 27,500 seeds/a. 2,4-D Insecticide: Lorsban 99 1 BECK 5454CL Pioneer 33P BECK 6464CL BECK 7997CL AgriGold 6466CL BECK 5737CL AgriGold 6607CL AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. MIKE SEFTON Greensburg, IN SOUTHEAST IN Decatur Co. Planted: April 29, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: November 3, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Keystone / Hornet Population: Twin row 32, row 27,000 Purpose: There has been a lot of interest in producing corn using twin row corn along with narrow row corn (20 row spacing). Results of narrow row and twin rows at this point have been mixed. This study compared BECK S 5737CL planted in a 30 row spacing vs. twin row. Some advantages of twin rows include, better crop canopy to suppress weeds and maximum use of light, while disadvantages include investing in new equipment and increased seed cost. Brand-Hybrid Harvest Population BECK 5737CL Twin Row 34, BECK 5737CL Twin Row 33, BECK 5737CL Twin Row 30, AVERAGE 32, BECK 5737CL 30 Row 32, BECK 5737CL 30 Row 30, BECK 5737CL 30 Row 27, AVERAGE 29, *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. Summary: There are numerous variables that will influence the yield in row spacing studies. These include hybrid selection, soil type, plant population and environmental conditions throughout the growing season. In this study the 30 row planting out-yielded the twin row by 5.8 bushels per acre.

98 GARY COOPER Orleans, IN SOUTHEAST IN Orange Co. Planted: May 14, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 31, 2003 Tillage: Disc Rows: 38 rows Herbicide: Degree Xtra Population: 24,500 seeds/a.

101 98 GARY COOPER Orleans, IN SOUTHEAST IN Orange Co. Planted: May 14, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 31, 2003 Tillage: Disc Rows: 38 rows Herbicide: Degree Xtra Population: 24,500 seeds/a. 1 BECK 6464CL BECK 5422Bt BECK BECK EX BECK 7997CL BECK EX BECK 7997CB BECK 6499CBRR BECK 5454CL BECK EX BECK 6599CBRR BECK EX BECK EX AVERAGE KENNY KENDALL Seymour, IN SOUTHEAST IN Jackson Co. Planted: May 26, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 30, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Degree Xtra / Hornet Population: 28,000 seeds/a. 1 BECK BECK 5737CL BECK 6464CL BECK 5454CL BECK 5727 Cruiser Low Rate BECK BECK 5727 Gaucho Pioneer 32W BECK BECK Pioneer 34H BECK BECK AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. We have been using Beck s for several years and it has consistently provided us with top end yield. From agronomic support to product recommendations, Beck s improves our operation s bottom-line. Terry Keiffer LaFontaine, IN

102 100 ROBERT MUNDY Mitchell, IN SOUTHEAST IN Lawrence Co. Planted: May 31, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: November 3, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 36 rows Herbicide: Aatrex Population: 24,780 seeds/a. 1 BECK EX BECK 5422Bt BECK EX BECK 6464CL BECK 6599CBRR BECK 7997CL BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5727 Gaucho BECK 5727 Cruiser Low Rate BECK 5454CL BECK 7997CB BECK 5737CL BECK EX BECK BECK 6499CBRR AVERAGE MICK DAY Germantown, OH SOUTHWEST OH Butler Co. Planted: April 27, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 21, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Steadfast / Atrazine Population: 28,000 seeds/a. Adjusted* 1 BECK BECK 5422Bt BECK EX BECK 5422CBCL BECK 6464CL BECK BECK 5454CL BECK BECK BECK 6599CBRR BECK 5727CB BECK EX BECK EX BECK 5727 Cruiser Low Rate BECK 7997CB BECK EX BECK 7997CL BECK BECK BECK 5727 Gaucho BECK BECK BECK 5737CL BECK BECK BECK 5229CL BECK AVERAGE BECK 5454CL checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 19.6%. *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids.

103 J. & S. FISHER WEST CENTRAL OH Wapakoneta, OH Auglaize Co. Planted: April 19, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 24, 2003 Tillage: Field Cultivator Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Cinch ATZ Population: 29,900 seeds/a. 1 BECK BECK EX BECK BECK EX BECK 5125CB BECK EX BECK 5322CB BECK EX BECK 5283Bt BECK EX AVERAGE JEFF & ALAN WUEBKER Versailles, OH WEST CENTRAL OH Darke Co. Planted: April 21, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 21, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Harness Xtra Population: 29,900 seeds/a. Adjusted* 1 BECK EX BECK BECK BECK BECK EX Pioneer 34M BECK BECK 5727 Cruiser Low Rate BECK Pioneer 34H BECK BECK 5727 Gaucho BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK 5727CB Pioneer 32D BECK BECK BECK BECK EX BECK BECK Pioneer 34D AVERAGE BECK 5322 checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 15.2%. *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. 101

104 JOHN BOECKMAN Coldwater, OH WEST CENTRAL OH Mercer Co. Planted: April 18, 2003 Previous Crop: ½ Corn / ½ Soybeans Harvested: October 22, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Dual / Bicep II Magnum Population: 28,500 seeds/a. Insecticide: Empower 103 Adjusted* 1 BECK 5422Bt BECK BECK Pioneer 34M BECK BECK BECK 5283Bt BECK Pioneer 33J Parker 58A AgriGold AgriGold Parker BECK 5727CB AgriGold BECK Golden Harvest H AVERAGE BECK 5366 checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 17.1%. *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids and Helena Chemical. VERDIER FARMS Sidney, OH WEST CENTRAL OH Shelby Co. Planted: May 23, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 31, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Degree Xtra / Population: 31,500 seeds/a. Atrazine 1 BECK EX Syngenta N60-B BECK EX BECK BECK 5727CB BECK Pioneer 34B BECK Pioneer 34H BECK BECK Bird 64D BECK BECK EX Bird 81D AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids.

105 102 JIM & ANN STAMMEN Ft. Recovery, OH WEST CENTRAL OH Mercer Co. Planted: April 22, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 1, 2003 Tillage: Field Cultivator Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Keystone Population: 27,900 seeds/a. Adjusted* 1 BECK 5483Bt BECK 5283Bt BECK 5125CB BECK Pioneer 34M BECK Mycogen 2832IMI BECK BECK BECK EX BECK BECK BECK BECK 5422Bt Pioneer 34H BECK BECK 5322RW AgriGold 6490CL BECK EX BECK Pioneer 33J BECK 5166RW AgriGold BECK BECK 6599CBRR Golden Harvest H BECK EX Garst BECK AgriGold BECK EX BECK AVERAGE BECK 5737CL checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 21.6%. *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. FaSTart imonial: There was a noticeable difference between 5737CL and a competitor s corn with resistance to flea beetles. I had to look hard to find a flea beetle in the Beck s 5737CL. Other brands had average of 3-4 beetles per plant. Scott Walter Germantown, OH

106 104 ROD SCHAURER Covington, OH WEST CENTRAL OH Miami Co. Planted: April 29, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 20, 2003 Tillage: Field Cultivator Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Atrazine / Banvel / Population: 28,600 seeds/a. Accent Adjusted* 1 BECK EX BECK BECK EX BECK BECK BECK EX Pioneer 34H BECK Pioneer 33J BECK 5229CL BECK BECK BECK EX Ebberts Ebberts AVERAGE BECK 5727 checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 16.3%. WILLIAM MURPHY Eldorado, OH WEST CENTRAL OH Preble Co. Planted: April 22, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 22, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 36 rows Herbicide: Field Master / 2,4-D / Population: 27,500 seeds/a. Simazine / Mustang Adjusted* 1 BECK 5422CBCL BECK 6599CBRR BECK BECK EX BECK 7997CB BECK BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK 5454CL BECK BECK EX BECK BECK 5727 Cruiser Low Rate BECK BECK 5727 Gaucho BECK BECK BECK EX BECK BECK 5737CL BECK AVERAGE BECK 5727 checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 16.4%. *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids.

107 JAY BOSSE Bluffton, OH NORTHWEST OH Allen Co. Planted: April 21, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 17, 2003 Tillage: Field Cultivator Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Atrazine / Population: 30,500 seeds/a. Balance Pro 1 BECK 5422Bt Pioneer 34H Pioneer 34M Pioneer 34B Pioneer 34H31 Gaucho BECK Pioneer 34D BECK Pioneer 34D71 Gaucho BECK BECK 5283Bt Pioneer 34H Pioneer 34D Pioneer 35Y AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by Jay Bosse. RICK KING Payne, OH NORTHWEST OH Paulding Co. Planted: April 29, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 27, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Balance Pro / Population: 30,000 seeds/a. Simazine 1 BECK BECK 5422Bt Select Seed Corn Belt Select Seed Select Seed BECK 5315** BECK Select Seed BECK 5339CBCL Select Seed Corn Belt 599Bt Select Seed Select Seed Select Seed BECK 5125CB Corn Belt Select Seed Select Seed Select Seed 4802CL AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids and Brad Thomas. **Average of two checks. 105

108 106 DON ERNSTHAUSEN Pemberville, OH NORTHWEST OH Wood Co. Planted: April 25, 2003 Previous Crop: Wheat Harvested: October 23, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Harness Xtra Population: 30,500 seeds/a. 1 BECK 5737CL BECK 5422Bt Syngenta N58-D BECK 5483Bt BECK BECK 5322CB BECK Asgrow RX702YG BECK 5322** BECK 5125CB Pioneer 34B BECK 5283Bt Dekalb C58-78Bt BECK 5727 Cruiser Low Rate Dekalb C Dekalb C Asgrow RX BECK Dekalb C Dekalb C BECK Dekalb C Dekalb C Pioneer 34M Asgrow RX601YG Asgrow RX718RRYG Asgrow RX741RR Dekalb AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids and Nate Cross. **Average of two checks. I was surprised early this spring to see the fast and healthy emergence of 5727 with Cruiser. It was the best in my plot and the yield proves it at 196 Bu./A., about 15 Bu./A. more than any other variety. This wet and cool growing season proved the value of the FaSTart treatment through rough growing conditions Thanks for the opportunity to be a part of the Head Start program. Duane Franz Monroeville, IN

109 C&M DROBNY FARMS Kalamazoo, MI SOUTHERN MI Kalamazoo Co. Planted: April 15, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 23, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Bicep II Magnum / Population: 27,000 seeds/a. Lumax Adjusted* 1 Pioneer 34M BECK Pioneer 34H BECK 5322CB BECK 5125CB BECK 5422Bt BECK 5727CB BECK 5283Bt BECK EX AgriGold A6249Bt BECK 5483Bt BECK BECK BECK EX BECK Pioneer 36B AVERAGE BECK 5366 checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 25.4%. DUANE GOETZ Blissfield, MI SOUTHERN MI Lenawee Co. Planted: April 15, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 23, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Bicep II Magnum / Population: 28,000 seeds/a. Hornet Adjusted* 1 BECK BECK 5125CB Crop Production Service 5091CB BECK BECK 5322CB BECK 5483Bt BECK BECK Pioneer 34M BECK BECK BECK 5283Bt BECK 5339CBCL BECK BECK BECK AVERAGE BECK 5422Bt 1 checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 26.8%. *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. 107

110 108 HERB MILLER Niles, MI SOUTHERN MI Cass Co. Planted: May 19, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 30, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Leadoff / Buctril Population: 31,600 seeds/a. Insecticide: Lorsban 1 BECK Mycogen 2722IMI BECK BECK 5125CB BECK 5283Bt BECK Adler BECK 5454CL Adler Adler BECK Syngenta N65-N BECK BECK 5322RW BECK 5012RW BECK 5339CBCL BECK Mycogen 6110CB BECK 5166RW BECK AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. JIM ANDERSON Streator, IL NORTHEAST IL LaSalle Co. Planted: April 27, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 18, 2003 Tillage: Field Cultivator Rows: 38 rows Herbicide: Lasso Population: 26,000 seeds/a. Insecticide: Aztec 1 BECK Dairyland Stealth BECK EX Dairyland Stealth 1411Bt BECK 5283Bt Dairyland Stealth BECK Dairyland Stealth Dairyland Stealth BECK EX BECK AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by McComb Seed Service.

111 WHITE SANDS FARMS St. Anne, IL NORTHEAST IL Kankakee Co. Planted: May 6, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 31, 2003 Tillage: Field Cultivator Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Degree Xtra / 2,4-D / Population: 28,000 seeds/a. Express / Yukon Insecticide: Aztec Adjusted* 1 BECK BECK BECK EX Pioneer 34M BECK EX Specialty 4634YG BECK 5125CB BECK BECK 5483Bt BECK BECK BECK 5283Bt BECK 5275wx Specialty BECK BECK 5322wx BECK EX Specialty BECK BECK Pioneer 34D BECK 5322CB BECK EX BECK 5166wx BECK Great Lakes 5961Bt Specialty 4672A Pioneer 33P BECK EX Specialty BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK Specialty Pioneer 34G BECK 5339CBCL Pioneer 34H BECK Great Lakes Pioneer 33B Pioneer 34N Pioneer 35Y Great Lakes Quad 5Bt BECK 5727CB Specialty EX 4690Bt AVERAGE BECK 5322 checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 16.8%. *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. 109

112 110 KEN & BECKY MCCOMB Ransom, IL NORTHEAST IL LaSalle Co. Planted: April 21, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 17, 2003 Tillage: Field Cultivator Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Balance Pro Population: 30,000 seeds/a. Insecticide: Force 1 BECK BECK BECK 5322RW BECK 5166RW BECK EX BECK 5483Bt BECK BECK 5322CB BECK 5125CB BECK BECK 5283Bt BECK BECK EX BECK 5166RW (No Insecticide) AVERAGE STEVE MAYFIELD Clinton, IL CENTRAL IL DeWitt Co. Planted: April 14, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: September 15, 2003 Tillage: Field Cultivator Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Guardsman / Population: 31,000 seeds/a. Distinct 1 BECK BECK BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK 5483Bt BECK 7997CB BECK Hoblit BECK BECK 5339CBCL BECK 5283Bt AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids.

113 MATHEWS FARMS Leroy, IL CENTRAL IL McLean Co. Planted: April 23, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: September 25, 2003 Tillage: Field Cultivator Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Bicep II Magnum / Population: 30,000 seeds/a. Marksman Insecticide: Force Pioneer 33P67** BECK BECK Pfister BECK BECK 5275wx BECK BECK 5727CB BECK Pfister BECK 5727wx BECK BECK BECK 5229wx BECK AVERAGE DAVID HOOD Paxton, IL EAST CENTRAL IL Champaign Co. Planted: April 19, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 2, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 36 rows Herbicide: Balance Pro / Population: 30,000 seeds/a. Harness Xtra Irrigated Plot Insecticide: Force Adjusted* 1 BECK 5727CB BECK BECK BECK 5422RW BECK Pioneer 34M BECK 5727RW BECK BECK BECK Burrus BECK 7997CB BECK 5483Bt BECK 5166RW BECK 5322RW** BECK 5283Bt BECK 5339CBCL BECK AVERAGE BECK 5322RW checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 14.9%. *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. **Average of two checks

114 112 CURT SHIELDS Rantoul, IL EAST CENTRAL IL Champaign Co. Planted: April 24, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 6, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Steadfast / Aatrex / Population: 29,000 seeds/a. Callisto Insecticide: Aztec Adjusted* 1 BECK BECK EX BECK 5483Bt Pioneer 33D BECK BECK BECK BECK BECK 5727CB BECK BECK 5322RW AgriGold BECK BECK BECK 5166RW BECK 5283Bt BECK 5454CL BECK BECK 5727RW Pioneer 34H BECK 5322RW BECK 5339CBCL Pioneer 33P AVERAGE BECK 5727CB checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 17.5%. LES JENNINGS Bement, IL EAST CENTRAL IL Piatt Co. Planted: April 15, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 15, 2003 Tillage: Field Cultivator Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Bicep II Magnum / Spirit Population: 29,500 seeds/a. Insecticide: Force 1 BECK EX BECK BECK BECK BECK 5483Bt BECK BECK BECK 5283Bt BECK EX BECK BECK BECK BECK AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids.

115 WEBSTER FARMS Buckingham, IL EAST CENTRAL IL Ford Co. Planted: April 24, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 15, 2003 Tillage: To The Max Harrow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Degree Xtra / Atrazine Population: 30,000 seeds/a. Insecticide: Aztec 1 BECK EX BECK 5322CB BECK 5322RW BECK BECK BECK 5125CB BECK 5483Bt BECK Wyffels W7273Bt BECK 5727RW BECK 7997CB BECK BECK 5454CL BECK BECK EX BECK BECK EX BECK 5283Bt BECK BECK BECK 5727CB Wyffels W BECK BECK 5737CL Wyffels W7563Bt AVERAGE DEAN PIATT Armstrong, IL EAST CENTRAL IL Vermilion Co. Planted: April 24, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 11, 2003 Tillage: Conventional Till Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Degree Xtra / Hornet Population: 28,000 seeds/a. Insecticide: Force Adjusted* 1 BECK 5454CL BECK 5737CL BECK BECK 5125CB BECK 5229RW BECK BECK BECK 5322RW BECK BECK 5339CBCL BECK BECK 5727RW AVERAGE BECK 5366 checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 15.9%. *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. 113

116 114 SPECIALTY GRAINS Gibson City, IL EAST CENTRAL IL Ford Co. Planted: May 8, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 22, 2003 Tillage: Conventional-Till Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Balance Pro / Population: 30,000 seeds/a. Guardsman Max Insecticide: Force 1 BECK 5339CBCL BECK BECK Dairyland 1507Bt BECK BECK BECK Dairyland Stealth BECK 7997CB BECK Dairyland Stealth BECK BECK BECK 5483Bt BECK BECK 5422Bt Dairyland Stealth BECK 5283Bt Dairyland Stealth Pioneer 33P BECK AVERAGE A & R FOX Saunemin, IL EAST CENTRAL IL Livingston Co. Planted: April 24, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 3, 2003 Tillage: Conventional-Till Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Balance Pro Population: 30,000 seeds/a. Insecticide: Force 1 BECK 5125CB BECK 5283Bt BECK EX BECK 5483Bt BECK BECK BECK EX BECK BECK EX BECK BECK 5322CB BECK BECK 5366** BECK 5339CBCL BECK EX BECK BECK EX BECK BECK BECK EX AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. **Average of three checks.

117 ROLLING PRAIRIE FARMS Mattoon, IL EAST CENTRAL IL Coles Co. Planted: April 15, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: September 11, 2003 Tillage: Field Cultivator Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Steadfast / Callisto Population: 32,000 seeds/a. Aatrex 1 BECK 5422Bt BECK BECK BECK BECK 5483Bt BECK BECK 5283Bt BECK 5727 Cruiser Low Rate BECK 5727CB BECK 7538Bt BECK BECK EX BECK 5727 Gaucho BECK 6262CB BECK BECK BECK AVERAGE TIM SCHABLE Atwood, IL EAST CENTRAL IL Douglas Co. Planted: April 16, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 1, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Balance Pro / Aatrex Population: 29,500 seeds/a. Insecticide: Aztec Adjusted* 1 Pioneer 33P BECK BECK BECK EX BECK BECK BECK 5483Bt Hoblit BECK BECK BECK 5727wx BECK 7997CB BECK 5454CL BECK BECK BECK 5229RW BECK BECK 5229wx BECK BECK BECK 5275wx BECK 5727RW AVERAGE BECK 5483Bt 1 checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 17.6%. *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. 115

118 116 ALAN PROBST Wheeler, IL SOUTHERN IL Jasper Co. Planted: April 28, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: September 17, 2003 Tillage: Field Cultivator Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Guardsman Max Population: 27,700 seeds/a. 1 BECK 6599CBRR BECK EX BECK BECK 7997CB BECK BECK 5454CL BECK BECK BECK 6499CBRR BECK 7538Bt BECK 5422RW BECK 5727CB BECK BECK 5727RW BECK 5422CBCL BECK EX BECK 5788RR BECK 6262CB BECK 6464CL BECK BECK 5737CL BECK EX AVERAGE KEITH MATSON Newton, IL SOUTHERN IL Jasper Co. Planted: April 23, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 13, 2003 Tillage: Field Cultivator Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Keystone / Atrazine Population: 29,000 seeds/a. Insecticide: Pounce 1 BECK BECK BECK BECK 5454CL BECK BECK 5727 Gaucho BECK BECK BECK BECK 5727 Cruiser Low Rate BECK 6464CL BECK BECK AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids.

119 JEFF CARR Hidalgo, IL SOUTHERN IL Jasper Co. Planted: April 15, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: September 25, 2003 Tillage: Field Cultivator Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Keystone / Hornet Population: 27,500 seeds/a. Insecticide: Warrior 1 BECK BECK BECK 5727CB BECK 5727 Cruiser Low Rate BECK BECK BECK BECK 5483Bt BECK 5283Bt BECK EX BECK 5727 Gaucho BECK BECK BECK BECK 5422Bt 1** BECK 7538Bt BECK BECK AVERAGE TOM UTHELL Teutopolis, IL SOUTHERN IL Effingham Co. Planted: April 16, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: October 1, 2003 Tillage: Field Cultivator Rows: 36 rows Herbicide: Guardsman Max Population: 28,700 seeds/a. 1 BECK BECK BECK 7997CB BECK BECK 5483Bt BECK BECK Trisler BECK Mycogen BECK 5454CL Burrus BECK Garst 8464IT AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. **Average of two checks. 117

120 118 LARRY LAUE Shumway, IL SOUTHERN IL Effingham Co. Planted: April 18, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: September 24, 2003 Tillage: Field Cultivator Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Bicep II Magnum Population: 28,800 seeds/a. 1 BECK EX BECK BECK BECK 6599CBRR BECK BECK 5422CBCL BECK BECK 7997CL BECK 7997CB BECK EX BECK EX BECK 6499CBRR BECK EX BECK BECK 5737CL BECK 5454CL BECK 6464CL BECK AVERAGE BUD RAY Lewisport, KY WESTERN KY Hancock Co. Planted: April 14, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: September 15, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Atrazine Population: 28,000 seeds/a. 1 BECK 6499CBRR BECK 5454CL BECK 6599CBRR BECK 5422Bt BECK 5727CB Pioneer 34B BECK 6262CB BECK 5737CL Pioneer 33P BECK 7997CB AVERAGE *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids.

121 THOMPSON FARMS Owensboro, KY WESTERN KY Daviess Co. Planted: May 28, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 15, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Bicep II Magnum / Population: 27,800 seeds/a. Gramoxone Insecticide: Regent 1 Pioneer 31N BECK 7997CL BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK 6464CL BECK 5422Bt BECK BECK 5422CBCL BECK 6262CB BECK 5483Bt BECK 5727CB BECK 5737CL** BECK 7538Bt BECK 5454CL AVERAGE ELLIOTT FARMS Henderson, KY WESTERN KY Henderson Co. Planted: April 15, 2003 Previous Crop: Soybeans Harvested: September 15, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Harness Xtra / Population: 26,600 seeds/a. Atrazine Insecticide: Mustang Adjusted* 1 BECK 5422CBCL BECK EX BECK 5483Bt BECK 5405Bt BECK 5454CL BECK 7997CB BECK 6464CL BECK 7538Bt BECK 5727CB BECK 6262CB Pioneer 33P BECK 7997CL BECK 5737CL AVERAGE BECK 5422Bt 1 checker average = Bu./A. at an average moisture of 17.0%. *Bushels per acre corrected to 15.5% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. **Average of two checks. 119

122 120 Side By Side Soybean Strip Checks 2003 Name County & State Variety Bushels Per Acre Virgil Bowerman Branch Co., MI BECK 283RR Dyna Grow 3200RR Pat Carmickle Calhoun Co., MI BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR Dairyland 321RR BECK 283RR Bill Beard Champaign Co., IL BECK 367NRR Pioneer 93B John Seubert Dearborn Co., IN BECK 367NRR BECK 355RR H C Farms Delaware Co., IN BECK 367NRR Asgrow 3302RR Kevin Vajen Henry Co., OH BECK 323RR BECK 283RR Pioneer 93B Asgrow Denver Hackman Jackson Co., IN BECK 367NRR Pioneer 34B Michael Muhlenkamp Jay Co., IN BECK 355RR Pioneer 93B Neef Farms Piatt Co., IL BECK 295NRR LG Seeds Prairie View Farms White Co., IN BECK 367NRR BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR BECK 355RR Joe Cain White Co., IN BECK 323RR Purple Ribbon 273RR Diener 2900RR Verne Wilson White Co., IN BECK 367NRR BECK 336NRR

123 Full Field Soybean Checks Name County & State Variety Acres Bushels Dan Buchan Adams Co., IN BECK 367NRR Rinehart Family Farms Carroll Co., IN BECK 323RR Rinehart Family Farms Carroll Co., IN BECK 323RR Rinehart Family Farms Carroll Co., IN BECK 367NRR Karl Friedrich Clinton Co., IN BECK 336NRR Karl Friedrich Clinton Co., IN BECK 323RR Darrell Meese Crawford Co., IL BECK 336NRR Hunter Robbins Decatur Co., IN BECK 367NRR Hunter Robbins Decatur Co., IN BECK 417NRR Hunter Robbins Decatur Co., IN BECK 355RR Hunter Robbins Decatur Co., IN BECK 437NRR Hirsch Family Farms Gibson Co., IN BECK 367NRR* Hirsch Family Farms Gibson Co., IN BECK 387NRR* Curt & Fred Clouser Grant Co., IN BECK 323RR Curt & Fred Clouser Grant Co., IN BECK 367NRR David Morgan Grant Co., IN BECK 336NRR David Morgan Grant Co., IN BECK 295NRR Wayne McComb Grundy Co., IL BECK 295NRR Rulon Enterprises Hamilton Co., IN BECK 323RR Rulon Enterprises Hamilton Co., IN BECK 299N Rulon Enterprises Hamilton Co., IN BECK 417NRR Rulon Enterprises Hamilton Co., IN BECK 336NRR Rulon Enterprises Hamilton Co., IN BECK 387NRR B & B Kirkpatrick Farms Howard Co., IN BECK 367NRR B & B Kirkpatrick Farms Howard Co., IN BECK 336NRR B & B Kirkpatrick Farms Howard Co., IN BECK 323RR B & B Kirkpatrick Farms Howard Co., IN BECK 292RR Ron Eppard Huntington Co., IN BECK 323RR Denver Hackman Jackson Co., IN BECK 417NRR Bob Pence Johnson Co., IN BECK 417NRR Frank Corrigan LaSalle Co., IL BECK 306NRR Ken McComb LaSalle Co., IL BECK 295NRR Ken McComb LaSalle Co., IL BECK 323RR Pat Prindiville Livingston Co., IL BECK 295NRR RiverView Farms, Inc. Orange Co. IN BECK 355RR RiverView Farms, Inc. Orange Co. IN BECK 387NRR Forrest Johnson Tippecanoe Co., IN BECK 367NRR Don Haupert Wabash Co., IN BECK 336NRR * Double Crop

124 122 DENNY COBB Kentland, IN NORTHWEST IN Newton Co. Planted: May 24, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 5, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Roundup WeatherMax Population: 150,000 seeds/a. Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 375NRR BECK 417NRR BECK 405NRR BECK 323RR** BECK EX BECK EX BECK 295NRR BECK EX BECK 283RR BECK EX BECK 365CRR BECK 336NRR** BECK 292RR BECK 355RR BECK EX AVERAGE 39.9 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by Denny Cobb. **Average of two checks. RON GICK Fowler, IN NORTHWEST IN Benton Co. Planted: May 23, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 9, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 7.5 rows Herbicide: Glypho Max Population: 190,000 seeds/a. Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 375NRR BECK 405NRR BECK 323RR** BECK EX BECK 417NRR BECK EX BECK 306NRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK 295NRR BECK 283RR BECK 336NRR** BECK 355RR BECK 292RR BECK EX AVERAGE 40.4 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. **Average of two checks.

125 RICH SCHLIPF Milford, IN NORTH CENTRAL IN Kosciusko Co. Planted: May 24, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 10, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 15 rows Herbicide: Buccaneer / Axiom / Population: 180,000 seeds/a. Sencor / Canopy XL / First Rate / Poast Plus Rank Adjusted* Brand-Variety 1 BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR BECK BECK 299N BECK EX BECK 295NRR BECK 283RR BECK 292RR BECK 306NRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK BECK 355RR BECK 266NRR BECK EX BECK 367NRR BECK EX BECK 264RR 44.3 AVERAGE 51.8 BECK 336NRR checker average = 52.9 Bu./A. *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. RICHARD SCHMIDT Bremen, IN NORTH CENTRAL IN Marshall Co. Planted: May 29, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 20, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Roundup Ultra Population: 155,000 seeds/a. Rank Brand-Variety Adjusted* 1 BECK 323RR** BECK 283RR BECK 336NRR** BECK EX BECK 295NRR BECK 266NRR BECK 292RR BECK 245RR BECK 264RR BECK 306NRR Asgrow AVERAGE 42.9 BECK 264RR checker average = 37.7 Bu./A. *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. **Average of two checks.

126 124 LEE SHELLHAMER Wabash, IN NORTH CENTRAL IN Wabash Co. Planted: May 2, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 1, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 7.5 rows Herbicide: Roundup Ultra on RR Population: 220,000 seeds/a. Raptor on Conventional Rank Brand-Variety Adjusted* 1 BECK 367NRR BECK 355RR BECK EX BECK 375NRR BECK EX BECK 292RR BECK EX BECK BECK 283RR BECK BECK 336NRR BECK EX BECK 337STS BECK 264RR BECK 299N BECK 323RR BECK BECK 295NRR BECK 266NRR BECK EX BECK 306NRR 48.4 AVERAGE 55.8 BECK 323RR checker average = 59.3 Bu./A. *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. HAYNES DAIRY FARM Garrett, IN NORTHEAST IN Dekalb Co. Planted: May 24, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 13, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 8 rows Herbicide: Canopy / Population: 220,000 seeds/a. Roundup Ultra Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 323RR** BECK EX BECK 336NRR*** BECK 355RR BECK 283RR BECK EX BECK EX AVERAGE 49.1 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. **Average of two checks. ***Average of three checks.

127 LEHMAN FEED MILL Berne, IN NORTHEAST IN Adams Co. Planted: April 23, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 2, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 7.5 rows Herbicide: Roundup Original Population: 220,000 seeds/a. Rank Adjusted* Brand-Variety 1 BECK 375NRR BECK 367NRR Stewart SB3999R BECK 387NRR BECK 336NRR BECK EX BECK 352RR BECK 355RR Stewart SB3659R BECK 295NRR BECK 323RR BECK EX BECK 292RR Stewart SB2859R BECK EX BECK 283RR 35.7 AVERAGE 42.9 BECK 295NRR checker average = 42.7 Bu./A. *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. RON HOSTETLER Topeka, IN NORTHEAST IN Lagrange Co. Planted: May 19, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 25, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 7.5 rows Herbicide: Roundup Ultra Population: 220,000 seeds/a. Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 336NRR BECK 323RR BECK EX BECK 283RR BECK 306NRR BECK 295NRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK 355RR BECK EX BECK 292RR 42.1 AVERAGE 47.4 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids.

128 126 ROBERT LEE Marion, IN NORTHEAST IN Wells Co. Planted: June 2, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 12, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 7.5 rows Herbicide: Roundup Original Population: 200,000 seeds/a. Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 375NRR BECK 367NRR BECK 323RR Trisler 3717RR BECK 336NRR BECK 355RR Trisler 3507RR BECK 387NRR BECK EX BECK 295NRR Trisler 3222RR BECK EX Trisler 3427RR BECK 405NRR BECK 352RR Trisler 3407RR BECK 365CRR BECK 292RR Trisler 3113RR BECK EX Trisler 2907RR 36.0 AVERAGE 43.9 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by Robert Lee. DUANE FRANZ Monroeville, IN NORTHEAST IN Allen Co. Planted: May 23, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 7, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 8 rows Herbicide: Roundup WeatherMax Population: 200,000 seeds/a. Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 367NRR BECK EX BECK 323RR** BECK 283RR BECK 292RR BECK 336NRR** BECK 295NRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK 355RR BECK 306NRR 48.8 AVERAGE 55.1 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. **Average of two checks.

129 TODD WELCH Lafayette, IN WEST CENTRAL IN Tippecanoe Co. Planted: April 30, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 2, 2003 Tillage: Field Cultivator Rows: 15 rows Herbicide: Roundup Ultra Max Population: 180,000 seeds/a. Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 295NRR BECK 323RR BECK 367NRR BECK 292RR Pioneer 93B BECK 355RR BECK 283RR BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK 336NRR BECK EX BECK 266NRR BECK 306NRR 38.8 AVERAGE 42.6 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. 127 GABLE BROTHERS Colfax, IN WEST CENTRAL IN Montgomery Co. Planted: May 28, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 9, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 15 rows Herbicide: Glyphos Extra Population: 175,000 seeds/a. Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 367NRR BECK EX BECK 323RR** BECK EX BECK 417NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 355RR BECK EX BECK 336NRR BECK 405NRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK 387NRR BECK EX AVERAGE 45.0 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. **Average of two checks.

130 128 P. & C. RAMSEY CENTRAL IN Shelbyville, IN Shelby Co. Planted: May 22, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 9, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 15 rows Herbicide: Roundup WeatherMax Population: 180,000 seeds/a. Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 417NRR BECK 405NRR BECK 387NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 336NRR BECK EX BECK 323RR BECK 355RR BECK EX BECK 365CRR BECK EX BECK EX AVERAGE 46.9 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. BILL RAWLINGS Danville, IN CENTRAL IN Hendricks Co. Planted: May 26, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 13, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 15 rows Herbicide: Roundup Ultra / Population: 150,000 seeds/a. Touchdown Rank Adjusted* Brand-Variety 1 BECK 323RR BECK EX BECK 375NRR BECK 417NRR Dairyland 375RR BECK 336NRR BECK 405NRR Dairyland 345RR BECK 367NRR Dairyland 385RR Dairyland BECK EX Dairyland 326RR BECK EX BECK 283RR BECK 365CRR BECK EX Dairyland 263RR BECK 245RR 33.3 AVERAGE 44.2 BECK 355RR checker average = 43.8 Bu./A. *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids.

131 DENNIS REYNOLDS Noblesville, IN CENTRAL IN Hamilton Co. Planted: May 27, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 10, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 7.5 rows Herbicide: Roundup Ultra Population: 220,000 seeds/a. Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK EX BECK 375NRR BECK EX BECK 405NRR BECK 417NRR BECK 355RR BECK 336NRR BECK 323RR BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK 367NRR 43.5 AVERAGE 51.5 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. 129 T. RUNYAN & SONS CENTRAL IN Elwood, IN Madison Co. Planted: May 30, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 21, 2003 Tillage: Field Cultivator Rows: 10 rows Herbicide: Clear Out 41 Plus Population: 190,000 seeds/a. Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 336NRR BECK 405NRR BECK EX BECK 417NRR BECK EX BECK 375NRR BECK 355RR BECK 295NRR BECK EX BECK 323RR BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK 365CRR BECK EX BECK 283RR BECK 292RR 36.4 AVERAGE 47.4 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids.

132 130 HITE FARMS Kokomo, IN CENTRAL IN Howard Co. Planted: April 29, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: September 20, 2003 Tillage: Moldboard Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Extreme / Population: 132,000 seeds/a. Roundup Ultra Rank Brand-Variety Adjusted* 1 BECK EX BECK EX BECK 355RR BECK 323RR BECK EX BECK 336NRR BECK EX Stewart SB2840RR Stewart SB3119RR BECK 295NRR BECK 306NRR BECK 292RR Stewart SB3360RR 51.3 AVERAGE 54.1 BECK 323RR checker average = 55.2 Bu./A. KAY & DAVE MARTIN CENTRAL IN Delphi, IN Carroll Co. Planted: May 25, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 8, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Roundup WeatherMax Population: 140,000 seeds/a. Rank Brand-Variety Adjusted* 1 BECK 367NRR BECK EX BECK 336NRR** BECK 365CRR BECK 306NRR** BECK 295NRR 40.4 AVERAGE 44.9 BECK 336NRR checker average = 43.9 Bu./A. *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. **Average of two checks. We used Beck s for the first time this year and were very impressed. The 55 acres of 336NRR were the highest yielding, most uniform soybeans on our farm this year. Dan Haupert North Manchester, IN

133 JIM GEISE Rushville, IN EAST CENTRAL IN Rush Co. Planted: May 25, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 9, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 19 rows Herbicide: Extreme / 2,4-D / Population: 185,000 seeds/a. Roundup WeatherMax Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 367NRR** Pioneer 93B BECK 323RR BECK 355RR Pioneer 93B AVERAGE 53.9 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. **Average of two checks. JERRY NEFF Union City, IN EAST CENTRAL IN Randolph Co. Planted: May 24, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 11, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 7.5 rows Herbicide: Roundup Population: 225,000 seeds/a. Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 323RR BECK 367NRR Pioneer 93B Ebberts 1372RR BECK 352RR BECK 355RR 40.7 AVERAGE 44.0 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by Shockney Seed. LUTHER UPCHURCH New Castle, IN EAST CENTRAL IN Henry Co. Planted: May 26, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 9, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 7.5 rows Herbicide: Roundup Ultra Population: 210,000 seeds/a. Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK EX BECK 375NRR BECK 405NRR BECK 417NRR BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR BECK EX BECK 355RR BECK 365CRR BECK EX AVERAGE 54.4 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. 131

134 132 PAUL RUSSELL Eaton, IN EAST CENTRAL IN Delaware Co. Planted: May 22, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 23, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 15 rows Herbicide: Gangster / Population: 185,000 seeds/a. Roundup WeatherMax Adjusted* Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 323RR BECK 417NRR BECK 405NRR BECK EX Pioneer 93B BECK 375NRR BECK 387NRR BECK 367NRR BECK 352RR BECK 336NRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK 306NRR BECK 295NRR BECK 355RR BECK 292RR BECK 365NRR BECK EX AVERAGE 57.9 BECK 355RR checker average = 54.2 Bu./A. *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. TERRY HOFFMAN Jasper, IN SOUTHWEST IN Dubois Co. Planted: June 26, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 24, 2003 Tillage: Disc Rows: 15 rows Herbicide: Roundup Ultra Population: 182,000 seeds/a. Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 476NRR BECK 405NRR BECK 355RR BECK 417NRR BECK 387NRR BECK EX BECK 437NRR BECK 375NRR BECK EX AVERAGE 58.9 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids.

135 HIRSCH FAMILY FARMS SOUTHWEST IN Ft. Branch, IN Gibson Co. Planted: May 16, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 2, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 15 rows Herbicide: Roundup Ultra Population: 140,000 seeds/a. Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 405NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 437NRR BECK 367NRR BECK 476NRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK 355RR BECK 387NRR BECK 417NRR BECK EX BECK 323RR** BECK 336NRR BECK EX BECK 365CRR 60.8 AVERAGE 67.7 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. **Average of two checks. JIM KUNZ Greensburg, IN SOUTHEAST IN Decatur Co. Planted: May 27, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 9, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 15 rows Herbicide: Touchdown-on RR Beans Population: 160,000 seeds/a. Dual II-on Conv. Beans Amplify-on Conv. Beans Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK EX BECK 367NRR BECK 379N BECK BECK 405NRR BECK EX BECK 365CRR BECK EX BECK 417NRR** BECK 355RR BECK 375NRR Asgrow BECK EX Pioneer 93B BECK AVERAGE 53.3 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. **Average of two checks. 133

136 134 GARY COOPER Orleans, IN SOUTHEAST IN Orange Co. Planted: May 27, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 31, 2003 Tillage: Disc Rows: 7.5 rows Herbicide: Roundup Ultra Max Population: 200,000 seeds/a. Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 387NRR BECK 405NRR BECK 417NRR BECK 367NRR BECK 355RR BECK 323RR BECK EX BECK 365CRR BECK EX BECK 375NRR BECK EX AVERAGE 54.1 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. RICK ZINK Campbellsburg, IN SOUTHEAST IN Washington Co. Planted: May 4, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 3, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 7.5 rows Herbicide: Roundup Ultra Population: 200,000 seeds/a. Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK EX BECK 405NRR BECK 417NRR BECK 367NRR BECK 375NRR Asgrow BECK 387NRR BECK 355RR BECK EX BECK EX AVERAGE 54.4 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Year in and year out, good or bad, Beck s products continue to prove their value on our farm. Consistency in poor years and yieldability in good years is what I want in my corn and soybean fields. Aaron Johnson Orleans, IN

137 VERSAILLES FFA Versailles, OH WEST CENTRAL OH Darke Co. Planted: May 26, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 10, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 8.25 rows Herbicide: Roundup WeatherMax / Population: 220,000 seeds/a. Canopy Adjusted* Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 417NRR BECK 355RR BECK 405NRR BECK 375NRR Golden Harvest 3631RR Golden Harvest H-3945RR BECK 323RR Croplan Genetics RC Pioneer 93B BECK 336NRR BECK EX Golden Harvest 3520RR BECK EX Golden Harvest X Golden Harvest 3243RR Mycogen Pioneer 93B BECK EX Seed Consultants 9362RR BECK 367NRR Seed Consultants 9391RR BECK EX BECK 365CRR Golden Harvest 3994RR BECK 387NRR Croplan Genetics RT Croplan Genetics RT Croplan Genetics RC TopCrop TopCrop Golden Harvest 2940RR 28.4 AVERAGE 39.0 BECK 375NRR checker average = 40.5 Bu./A. *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids and Pioneer. J. & S. FISHER WEST CENTRAL OH Wapakoneta, OH Auglaize Co. Planted: April 19, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 9, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 7.5 rows Herbicide: Roundup Ultra Population: 225,000 seeds/a. Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK EX BECK 292RR BECK 323RR BECK 283RR BECK 336NRR BECK 295NRR BECK EX AVERAGE 59.9 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. 135

138 136 ROD SCHAURER Covington, OH WEST CENTRAL OH Miami Co. Planted: May 10, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 6, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 10 rows Herbicide: Honcho / FirstRate / Population: 204,500 seeds/a. Harmony Extra / Select Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 283RR BECK 323RR Pioneer 93B BECK 306NRR BECK EX Pioneer 93B Ebberts Dekalb B BECK 367NRR BECK EX Ebberts BECK EX BECK EX BECK 336NRR BECK 355RR BECK 337STS BECK EX AVERAGE 45.4 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. DAVE MCNEILAN Celina, OH WEST CENTRAL OH Mercer Co. Planted: May 29, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 9, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 15 rows Herbicide: Roundup WeatherMax Population: 170,000 seeds/a. Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 417NRR BECK EX Countrymark RC Countrymark RT BECK 323RR Countrymark RT BECK 336NRR BECK 355RR BECK 367NRR BECK EX BECK 375NRR Countrymark RC BECK 352RR Countrymark RT BECK 306NRR BECK 292RR BECK 295NRR 33.5 AVERAGE 44.3 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids.

139 BRUCE LLOYD Gomer, OH NORTHWEST OH Allen Co. Planted: May 28, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 8, 2003 Tillage: Conventional-Till Rows: 15 rows Herbicide: Honcho Plus Population: 175,000 seeds/a. Adjusted* Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 355RR BECK EX BECK 336NRR BECK 367NRR BECK EX BECK 292RR BECK EX BECK 295NRR 49.3 AVERAGE 55.0 BECK 323RR checker average = 49.9 Bu./A. *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. 137 JIM GRUBAUGH & SON Haviland, OH NORTHWEST OH Paulding Co. Planted: May 27, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 8, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 7.5 rows Herbicide: Roundup Ultra Max Population: 210,000 seeds/a. Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 283RR BECK 323RR BECK 295NRR BECK 336NRR BECK EX BECK 292RR BECK EX BECK EX AVERAGE 39.9 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. MIKE LEICHTY West Unity, OH NORTHWEST OH Williams Co. Planted: May 22, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 10, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 7.5 rows Herbicide: Glyphomax Plus Population: 200,000 seeds/a. Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 336NRR BECK 283RR BECK 264RR BECK 355RR BECK 323RR BECK 295NRR 40.0 AVERAGE 42.6 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids.

140 138 AGRI SERVICES Archbold, OH NORTHWEST OH Fulton Co. Planted: May 12, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 21, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 7.5 rows Herbicide: Roundup Ultra Population: 210,000 seeds/a. Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 352RR Asgrow BECK 323RR Corn Belt Asgrow Dekalb B Dekalb B BECK 283RR Corn Belt BECK 295NRR Dekalb B Asgrow Asgrow Asgrow AVERAGE 43.8 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. NOFZIGER & SONS Wauseon, OH NORTHWEST OH Fulton Co. Planted: May 22, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 8, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Population: 220,000 seeds/a. Herbicide: Roundup WeatherMax Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK EX BECK 295NRR BECK 323RR Garst 2612RRN BECK 336NRR Garst 3212RRN BECK EX BECK 355RR BECK EX BECK 264RR Garst 2834RR Garst 2502RR Garst 3083RR Garst 3135RR BECK 292RR Garst 294RRN Garst 2603RR Garst D 355RR BECK 306NRR BECK 283RR 34.8 AVERAGE 41.8 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by Garst.

141 TROYER FARMS Hicksville, OH NORTHWEST OH Defiance Co. Planted: April 26, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 8, 2003 Tillage: To The Max Harrow Rows: 7.5 rows Herbicide: Roundup Ultra Max Population: 220,000 seeds/a. Rank Adjusted* Brand-Variety 1 BECK 292RR Asgrow BECK 283RR BECK 336NRR BECK 264RR BECK 355RR BECK 295NRR Dekalb B BECK EX BECK 367NRR BECK EX BECK EX AVERAGE 52.8 BECK 323RR checker average = 57.0 Bu./A. *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. 139 ALAN SEIFKE Burlington, MI SOUTHERN MI Calhoun Co. Planted: May 22, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 11, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 15 rows Herbicide: Roundup Ultra Max Population: 165,000 seeds/a. Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 323RR Pioneer 92M BECK 283RR Pioneer 92M BECK 336NRR Stine Pioneer 93B BECK EX BECK 375NRR Pioneer 92B BECK 302RR BECK 306NRR BECK 264RR BECK 355RR BECK EX BECK 222RR BECK 245RR BECK EX BECK EX BECK 292RR 24.6 AVERAGE 30.4 BECK 295NRR checker average = 31.7 Bu./A. *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. Adjusted*

142 140 DUANE GOETZ Blissfield, MI SOUTHERN MI Lenawee Co. Planted: May 1, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 23, 2003 Tillage: Chisel Plow Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Roundup Ultra Max Population: 175,000 seeds/a. Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 323RR BECK EX BECK 264RR BECK 295NRR BECK 245RR BECK 283RR BECK 336NRR BECK 292RR BECK 306NRR BECK 266NRR 33.4 AVERAGE 36.8 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. KEN & BECKY MCCOMB NORTHEAST IL Ransom, IL LaSalle Co. Planted: May 13, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 5, 2003 Tillage: Conventional-Till Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Roundup WeatherMax Population: 150,000 seeds/a. Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 323RR BECK 336NRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK 295NRR BECK 266NRR BECK EX BECK 306NRR BECK 292RR BECK 283RR BECK 264RR 40.2 AVERAGE 48.4 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by Ken & Becky McComb. I have been very impressed with the quality of the grading and treatment application of Beck s soybeans. We use Sure Gro treated beans to help prevent loss of population in cold early planting conditions. After getting seed rained on this year, we really appreciate the moisture resistant Beck s bags. Beck s has the best bags of any seed company. Mike & Dick Beagle Blissfield, MI

143 SPECIALTY GRAINS EAST CENTRAL IL Gibson City, IL Ford Co. Planted: May 27, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 20, 2003 Tillage: Conventional-Till Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Roundup WeatherMax / Population: 150,000 seeds/a. Domain Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 375NRR BECK 367NRR BECK 323RR BECK 379N Dairyland 375RR BECK 336NRR Dairyland 401RR BECK 337STS Dairyland 289STS Dairyland 340RR Dairyland 363RR Dairyland 345RR BECK 295NRR BECK EX BECK BECK EX Dairyland 327RR Dairyland 357RR BECK 355RR BECK Dairyland 320RR 31.3 AVERAGE 35.8 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. 141 JON MCGEE Longview, IL EAST CENTRAL IL Douglas Co. Planted: May 14, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 8, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 15 rows Herbicide: Glyphosate / Population: 185,000 seeds/a. Roundup WeatherMax Rank Adjusted* Brand-Variety 1 BECK 323RR BECK 417NRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK 295NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 367NRR BECK EX BECK 336NRR BECK 283RR BECK 292RR BECK EX AVERAGE 47.8 BECK 323RR checker average = 50.0 Bu./A. *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids.

144 142 PONTIAC NTNL. BANK Cabery, IL EAST CENTRAL IL Livingston Co. Planted: May 5, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 5, 2003 Tillage: Conventional-Till Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Roundup WeatherMax Population: 160,000 seeds/a. Adjusted* Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 323RR Pioneer 34M Lewis BECK 367NRR Pioneer 93B Lewis Asgrow Dekalb B BECK 336NRR Wilken Asgrow Diener Wilken Wilken BECK 306NRR Pioneer 93M Dekalb B Diener BECK 365CRR Wilken Wilken Asgrow Asgrow Diener BECK 292RR Asgrow Lewis Pioneer 92M Lewis Lewis AVERAGE 39.1 Dekalb B31-51 checker average = 41.1 Bu./A. *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by Pontiac National Bank. ROLLING PRAIRIE FARMS Mattoon, IL EAST CENTRAL IL Coles Co. Planted: May 3, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 1, 2003 Tillage: No-Till Rows: 15 rows Herbicide: Roundup Ultra Population: 175,000 seeds/a. Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 405NRR BECK 417NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 367NRR** BECK EX BECK 336NRR BECK 323RR BECK 387NRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK EX BECK 355RR 45.4 AVERAGE 50.9 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. **Average of two checks.

145 LARRY LAUE Shumway, IL SOUTHERN IL Effingham Co. Planted: June 2, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 13, 2003 Tillage: Field Cultivator Rows: 15 rows Herbicide: Roundup Ultra Max Population: 195,000 seeds/a. Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 417NRR BECK 336NRR BECK 375NRR BECK 405NRR BECK 355RR BECK EX BECK 387NRR BECK 365CRR BECK 437NRR BECK 367NRR BECK EX AVERAGE 54.0 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. 143 ALAN PROBST Wheeler, IL SOUTHERN IL Jasper Co. Planted: June 5, 2003 Previous Crop: Corn Harvested: October 6, 2003 Tillage: Field Cultivator Rows: 30 rows Herbicide: Roundup Ultra Max Population: 151,000 seeds/a. Rank Brand-Variety 1 BECK 405NRR BECK 417NRR BECK EX BECK 375NRR BECK EX BECK 355RR BECK 365CRR BECK EX BECK EX BECK 336NRR 43.7 AVERAGE 50.1 *Bushels per acre corrected to 13% moisture. Plot weighed by BECK S Hybrids. If we did not use Sure Gro on our soybeans, I know we would have to plant a lot higher seeding rate to get the population we want. We have pretty heavy clay soil and we get good soybean stands when others are having to replant. Sure Gro is the main difference. Steve Cormany Columbia City, IN

146 45 Multi-Year Comparisons (Includes farmer plots, Beck s research, and other independent and public test results) Yrs. Plots Brand-Variety Wt. Bu/A BECK Hopewell BECK Stewart BECK Pioneer 25R BECK Croplan 514W BECK Pioneer 25R BECK Hopewell BECK Croplan 547W BECK AgriPro Patton Plant Wheat After Hessian Fly-Free Date in your area New Wheat Numbering System Starting in the fall of 2003, we will expand our numbering system for Beck wheat varieties. Our historical three-digit numbering system utilized the last digit as the variant to differentiate varieties based on maturity. Example: 101= Early 108= Full season. The new system will broaden the system by utilizing the second digit as the variant to identify maturity. This will allow the third digit to further differentiate varieties that may be of a similar maturity. For example, the new Beck 117 variety for 2004, is between Beck 101 and Beck 102 in maturity, but closer to 102. New Beck 161 is about two days earlier than Nitrogen Rate Results Planted: October 2, 2002 Harvested: July 14, 2003 Seeding Rate: 1.5 million seeds / acre Total N applied Wt. Bu/A. 80#N #N #N Varieties averaged for each N rate September 22 September 24 September 26 September 28 September 30 October 1 October 2 October 3 October 4 October 6 October 7 October 8 Three Year Summary 48 Comparisons Bushels BECK Brand BECK BECK BECK BECK

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The Stars at Beck s Hybrids. L. Sonny Beck President of Beck s Hybrids. Photo by: Rich Voorhees

The Stars at Beck s Hybrids. L. Sonny Beck President of Beck s Hybrids. Photo by: Rich Voorhees Photo by: Rich Voorhees Recent world events the last couple of years have revealed some real villains as well as some true heroes in our world. As I reflect on our company, the stars of our world in the